8516Heading (4-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 8516 – Electric Instantaneous Or Storage Water Heaters And Immersion Heaters, Electric Space…

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HSN Code

8516

Chapter

85

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8516?

HSN code 8516 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Electric Instantaneous Or Storage Water Heaters And Immersion Heaters, Electric Space… 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 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, which is part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment. Every GST-registered business supplying electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters, electric space… must quote HSN 8516 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8516

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
Heading8516electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters, electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus, electrothermic hair-dressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers, electric smoothing irons, other electro-thermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes, electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8544

GST rate for HSN 8516

Goods under HSN 8516 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 8516 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8516?

HSN code 8516 classifies "Electric Instantaneous Or Storage Water Heaters And Immersion Heaters, Electric Space…" 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 8516?

8516 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 8516?

Goods under HSN 8516 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 Electric Instantaneous Or Storage Water Heaters And Immersion Heaters, Electric Space….

Which chapter does HSN code 8516 belong to?

HSN 8516 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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