851220Sub-heading (6-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 851220 – Electrical Lighting Or Signalling Equipment (Excluding Articles Of Heading 8539),…

Full GST classification for Electrical Lighting Or Signalling Equipment (Excluding Articles Of Heading 8539),… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

851220

Chapter

85

Digits

6-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 851220?

HSN code 851220 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Electrical Lighting Or Signalling Equipment (Excluding Articles Of Heading 8539),… 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 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, which is part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment. Every GST-registered business supplying electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539),… must quote HSN 851220 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 851220

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter85electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
Heading8512electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles
Sub-heading851220other lighting or visual signalling equipment :

GST rate for HSN 851220

Goods under HSN 851220 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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HSN Code 851220 — FAQs

What is HSN code 851220?

HSN code 851220 classifies "Electrical Lighting Or Signalling Equipment (Excluding Articles Of Heading 8539),…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 85 (Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 851220?

851220 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 851220?

Goods under HSN 851220 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 Electrical Lighting Or Signalling Equipment (Excluding Articles Of Heading 8539),….

Which chapter does HSN code 851220 belong to?

HSN 851220 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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