8703Heading (4-digit)Section XVII

HSN Code 8703 – Motor Cars And Other Motor Vehicles Principally Designed For The Transport Of Persons…

Full GST classification for Motor Cars And Other Motor Vehicles Principally Designed For The Transport Of Persons… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

8703

Chapter

87

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVII

What is HSN Code 8703?

HSN code 8703 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Motor Cars And Other Motor Vehicles Principally Designed For The Transport Of Persons… 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 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 motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons… must quote HSN 8703 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8703

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter87vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof
Heading8703motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars

GST rate for HSN 8703

Goods under HSN 8703 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
870310vehicles specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehicles :
870321of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc :
870322of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc :
870323of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc :
870324of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc :
870331of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc :
870332of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc :
870333of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc :
870340other vehicles, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power:
870350other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power:
870360other vehicles, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power:
870370other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power:
870380other vehicles, with only electric motor for propulsion:
870390other

HSN Code 8703 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8703?

HSN code 8703 classifies "Motor Cars And Other Motor Vehicles Principally Designed For The Transport Of Persons…" 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 8703?

8703 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 8703?

Goods under HSN 8703 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 Motor Cars And Other Motor Vehicles Principally Designed For The Transport Of Persons….

Which chapter does HSN code 8703 belong to?

HSN 8703 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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