8905Heading (4-digit)Section XVII

HSN Code 8905 – Light-Vessels, Fire-Floats, Dredgers, Floating Cranes, And Other Vessels The Navigability…

Full GST classification for Light-Vessels, Fire-Floats, Dredgers, Floating Cranes, And Other Vessels The Navigability… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

8905

Chapter

89

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVII

What is HSN Code 8905?

HSN code 8905 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Light-Vessels, Fire-Floats, Dredgers, Floating Cranes, And Other Vessels The Navigability… 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 89 — Ships, Boats And Floating Structures, which is part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels. Every GST-registered business supplying light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability… must quote HSN 8905 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8905

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter89ships, boats and floating structures
Heading8905light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks, floating or submersible drilling or production platform

GST rate for HSN 8905

Goods under HSN 8905 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 8905 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8905?

HSN code 8905 classifies "Light-Vessels, Fire-Floats, Dredgers, Floating Cranes, And Other Vessels The Navigability…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 89 (Ships, Boats And Floating Structures) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 8905?

8905 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 8905?

Goods under HSN 8905 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 Light-Vessels, Fire-Floats, Dredgers, Floating Cranes, And Other Vessels The Navigability….

Which chapter does HSN code 8905 belong to?

HSN 8905 belongs to Chapter 89 — Ships, Boats And Floating Structures, part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels.

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