8522Heading (4-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 8522Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders And Reproducers,…

Full GST classification for Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders And Reproducers,… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

HSN Code

8522

Chapter

85

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8522?

HSN code 8522 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders And Reproducers,… 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 electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers,… must quote HSN 8522 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8522

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
Heading8522parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8519 or 8521

GST rate for HSN 8522

Goods under HSN 8522 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 8522 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8522?

HSN code 8522 classifies "Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders And Reproducers,…" 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 8522?

8522 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 8522?

Goods under HSN 8522 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 Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders And Reproducers,….

Which chapter does HSN code 8522 belong to?

HSN 8522 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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