8533Heading (4-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 8533 – Electrical Resistors (Including Rheostats And Potentiometers), Other Than Heating…

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HSN Code

8533

Chapter

85

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8533?

HSN code 8533 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Electrical Resistors (Including Rheostats And Potentiometers), Other Than Heating… 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 resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), other than heating… must quote HSN 8533 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8533

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
Heading8533electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), other than heating resistors

GST rate for HSN 8533

Goods under HSN 8533 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 8533 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8533?

HSN code 8533 classifies "Electrical Resistors (Including Rheostats And Potentiometers), Other Than Heating…" 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 8533?

8533 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 8533?

Goods under HSN 8533 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 Resistors (Including Rheostats And Potentiometers), Other Than Heating….

Which chapter does HSN code 8533 belong to?

HSN 8533 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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