87Chapter (2-digit)Section XVII

HSN Code 87 – Vehicles Other Than Railway Or Tramway Rolling-Stock, And Parts And Accessories Thereof

Full GST classification for Vehicles Other Than Railway Or Tramway Rolling-Stock, And Parts And Accessories Thereof — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

87

Chapter

87

Digits

2-digit

Section

XVII

What is HSN Code 87?

HSN code 87 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Vehicles Other Than Railway Or Tramway Rolling-Stock, And Parts And Accessories Thereof under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 87 — Vehicles Other Than Railway Or Tramway Rolling-Stock, And Parts And…, which is part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels. Every GST-registered business supplying vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof must quote HSN 87 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 87

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter87vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof

GST rate for HSN 87

Goods under HSN 87 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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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
8701tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709)
8702motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver
8703motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars
8704motor vehicles for the transport of goods
8705special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete-mixers lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units)
8706chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
8707bodies (including cabs), for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
8708parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
8709works trucks, self-propelled, not fitted with lifting or handling equipment, of the type used in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports for short distance transport of goods, tractors of the type used on railway station platforms, parts of the foregoing vehicles
8710tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles
8711motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars;
8712bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorised
8713carriages for disabled persons, whether or not motorised or otherwise mechanically propelled
8714parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713
8715baby carriages and parts thereof
8716trailers and semi-trailers, other vehicles, not mechanically propelled, parts thereof

HSN Code 87 — FAQs

What is HSN code 87?

HSN code 87 classifies "Vehicles Other Than Railway Or Tramway Rolling-Stock, And Parts And Accessories Thereof" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 87 (Vehicles Other Than Railway Or Tramway Rolling-Stock, And Parts And…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 87?

87 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-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 87?

Goods under HSN 87 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 Vehicles Other Than Railway Or Tramway Rolling-Stock, And Parts And Accessories Thereof.

Which chapter does HSN code 87 belong to?

HSN 87 belongs to Chapter 87 — Vehicles Other Than Railway Or Tramway Rolling-Stock, And Parts And…, part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels.

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