HSN Code 854991: Electrical And Electronic Waste

HSN Code

854991

Chapter

Digits

6-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 854991?

HSN code 854991 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Electrical And Electronic Waste And Scrap under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-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 electrical and electronic waste and scrap must quote HSN 854991 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 854991

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	85	electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
Heading	8549	electrical and electronic waste and scrap
Sub-heading	854991	containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)'

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN Code	Description
85499100	containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)'

HSN Code 854991 — FAQs

What is HSN code 854991?

HSN code 854991 classifies "Electrical And Electronic Waste And Scrap" 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 854991?

854991 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-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 854991 belong to?

HSN 854991 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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HSN Code 854991 – Electrical And Electronic Waste And Scrap