8531Heading (4-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 8531 – Electric Sound Or Visual Signalling Apparatus, Other Than Those Of Heading 8512 Or 8530

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HSN Code

8531

Chapter

85

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8531?

HSN code 8531 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Electric Sound Or Visual Signalling Apparatus, Other Than Those Of Heading 8512 Or 8530 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, which is part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment. Every GST-registered business supplying electric sound or visual signalling apparatus, other than those of heading 8512 or 8530 must quote HSN 8531 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8531

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
Heading8531electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530

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HSN Code 8531 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8531?

HSN code 8531 classifies "Electric Sound Or Visual Signalling Apparatus, Other Than Those Of Heading 8512 Or 8530" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 85 (Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 8531?

8531 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 8531 belong to?

HSN 8531 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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