HSN Code 8462: Metal Working Presses

HSN Code

8462

Chapter

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8462?

HSN code 8462 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Metal Working Presses 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 Thereof, which is part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment. Every GST-registered business supplying metal working presses must quote HSN 8462 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8462

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	84	nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
Heading	8462	machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills), machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding draw-benches), presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN Code	Description
846210	forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers
846211	closed die forging machines
846219	other
84622100	machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses): numerically controlled
846222	profile forming machines
846223	numerically controlled press brakes
846224	numerically controlled panel benders
846225	numerically controlled roll forming machines
846226	other numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines
846229	other
84623100	machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- shearing machines (including presses), other than combined punching and shearing machines : numerically controlled
846232	slitting lines and cut-to-length lines
846233	numerically controlled shearing machines
846239	other
84624100	machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines: numerically controlled
846242	numerically controlled
846249	other
846251	numerically controlled
846259	other
846261	hydraulic presses
846262	mechanical presses
846263	servo-presses
846269	other
846290	other
846291	hydraulic presses
846299	other

HSN Code 8462 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8462?

HSN code 8462 classifies "Metal Working Presses" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 84 (Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 8462?

8462 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.

Which chapter does HSN code 8462 belong to?

HSN 8462 belongs to Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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HSN Code 8462 – Metal Working Presses