8530Heading (4-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 8530 – Electrical Signalling, Safety Or Traffic Control Equipment For Railways, Tramways, Roads,…

Full GST classification for Electrical Signalling, Safety Or Traffic Control Equipment For Railways, Tramways, Roads,… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

8530

Chapter

85

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8530?

HSN code 8530 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Electrical Signalling, Safety Or Traffic Control Equipment For Railways, Tramways, Roads,… 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 signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads,… must quote HSN 8530 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8530

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
Heading8530electrical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (other than those of heading 8608)

GST rate for HSN 8530

Goods under HSN 8530 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 8530 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8530?

HSN code 8530 classifies "Electrical Signalling, Safety Or Traffic Control Equipment For Railways, Tramways, Roads,…" 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 8530?

8530 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 8530?

Goods under HSN 8530 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 Signalling, Safety Or Traffic Control Equipment For Railways, Tramways, Roads,….

Which chapter does HSN code 8530 belong to?

HSN 8530 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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