8456Heading (4-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 8456 – Machine-Tools For Working Any Material By Removal Of Material, By Laser Or Other Light…

Full GST classification for Machine-Tools For Working Any Material By Removal Of Material, By Laser Or Other Light… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

8456

Chapter

84

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8456?

HSN code 8456 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Machine-Tools For Working Any Material By Removal Of Material, By Laser Or Other Light… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts…, which is part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment. Every GST-registered business supplying machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light… must quote HSN 8456 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8456

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter84nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
Heading8456machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light orphoton beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes, water-jet cutting machines

GST rate for HSN 8456

Goods under HSN 8456 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
84561000machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes - operated by laser or other light or photonbeam processes
845611operated by laser
845612operated by other light or photon beam processes
845620operated by ultrasonic processes
845630operated by electro-discharge processes
845640operated by plasma arc processes
845650water-jet cutting machines
845690other :
84569100machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes - other: for dry-etching patterns on semi-conductor materials
84569910machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes - other: other - electro chemical machines
84569990machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes - other: other - other

HSN Code 8456 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8456?

HSN code 8456 classifies "Machine-Tools For Working Any Material By Removal Of Material, By Laser Or Other Light…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 84 (Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 8456?

8456 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 8456?

Goods under HSN 8456 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Machine-Tools For Working Any Material By Removal Of Material, By Laser Or Other Light….

Which chapter does HSN code 8456 belong to?

HSN 8456 belongs to Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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