8705Heading (4-digit)Section XVII

HSN Code 8705 – Special Purpose Motor Vehicles, Other Than Those Principally Designed For The Transport…

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HSN Code

8705

Chapter

87

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVII

What is HSN Code 8705?

HSN code 8705 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Special Purpose Motor Vehicles, Other Than Those Principally Designed For The Transport… 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 special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport… must quote HSN 8705 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8705

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter87vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof
Heading8705special 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)

GST rate for HSN 8705

Goods under HSN 8705 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 8705 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8705?

HSN code 8705 classifies "Special Purpose Motor Vehicles, Other Than Those Principally Designed For The Transport…" 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 8705?

8705 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 8705?

Goods under HSN 8705 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 Special Purpose Motor Vehicles, Other Than Those Principally Designed For The Transport….

Which chapter does HSN code 8705 belong to?

HSN 8705 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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