8546Heading (4-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 8546 – Electrical Insulators Of Any Material

Full GST classification for Electrical Insulators Of Any Material — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

8546

Chapter

85

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8546?

HSN code 8546 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Electrical Insulators Of Any Material 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 insulators of any material must quote HSN 8546 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8546

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
Heading8546electrical insulators of any material

GST rate for HSN 8546

Goods under HSN 8546 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 8546 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8546?

HSN code 8546 classifies "Electrical Insulators Of Any Material" 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 8546?

8546 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 8546?

Goods under HSN 8546 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 Insulators Of Any Material.

Which chapter does HSN code 8546 belong to?

HSN 8546 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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