HSN Code 846140 – Gear Cutting, Gear Grinding Or Gear Finishing Machines :

HSN Code

846140

Chapter

Digits

6-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 846140?

HSN code 846140 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Gear Cutting, Gear Grinding Or Gear Finishing Machines : under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-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 gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines : must quote HSN 846140 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 846140

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	84	nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
Heading	8461	machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8460
Sub-heading	846140	gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines :

GST rate for HSN 846140

Goods under HSN 846140 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.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

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 Code	Description
84614011	bevel gear cutting
84614012	gear cutting spiral bevel and /or hypoid
84614013	gear slotter or planar formed cutter type
84614014	gear milling formed disc cutter type
84614019	other
84614021	single or double wheel disc type gear grinder
84614022	formed wheel gear grinder
84614023	gear shaver
84614024	gear tooth, rounding, chamfering or burring
84614025	gear shaper, spur and helical
84614026	gear hobber, spur and helical
84614029	other

HSN Code 846140 — FAQs

What is HSN code 846140?

HSN code 846140 classifies "Gear Cutting, Gear Grinding Or Gear Finishing Machines :" 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 846140?

846140 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-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 846140?

Goods under HSN 846140 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 Gear Cutting, Gear Grinding Or Gear Finishing Machines :.

Which chapter does HSN code 846140 belong to?

HSN 846140 belongs to Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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