9801Heading (4-digit)Section XXI

HSN Code 9801 – All Items Of Machinery Including Prime Movers, Instruments, Apparatus And Appliances,…

Full GST classification for All Items Of Machinery Including Prime Movers, Instruments, Apparatus And Appliances,… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

9801

Chapter

98

Digits

4-digit

Section

XXI

What is HSN Code 9801?

HSN code 9801 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for All Items Of Machinery Including Prime Movers, Instruments, Apparatus And Appliances,… 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 98 — Project Imports, Laboratory Chemicals, Passengers Baggage, Personal…, which is part of Section XXI: Works of Art & Antiques. Every GST-registered business supplying all items of machinery including prime movers, instruments, apparatus and appliances,… must quote HSN 9801 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 9801

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter98project imports, laboratory chemicals, passengers baggage, personal importations by air or post, ship stores
Heading9801all items of machinery including prime movers, instruments, apparatus and appliances, control gear and transmission equipment, auxiliary equipment (including those required for research and development purposes, testing and quality control), as well as all components (whether finished or not) or raw materials for the manufacture of the aforesaid items and their components, required for the initial setting up of a unit, or the substantial expansion of an existing unit, of a specified : (1) industrial plant, (2) irrigation project, (3) power project, other than solar power plant or solar power project (4) mining project, (5) project for the exploration for oil or other minerals, and (6) such other projects, other than solar power plant or solar power project, as the central government may, having regard to the economic development of the country notify in the official gazette in this behalf, and spare parts, other raw materials (including semi-finished material) or consumable stores not exceeding 10% of the value of the goods specified above provided that such spare parts, raw materials or consumable stores are essential for the maintenance of the plant or project mentioned in (1) to (6) above

GST rate for HSN 9801

Goods under HSN 9801 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
980100all items of machinery including prime movers, instruments, apparatus and appliances, control gear and transmission equipment, auxiliary equipment (including those required for research and development purposes, testing and quality control), as well as all components (whether finished or not) or raw materials for the manufacture of the aforesaid items and their components, required for the initial setting up of a unit, or the substantial expansion of an existing unit, of a specified : (1) industrial plant, (2 irrigation project, (3) power project, other than solar power plant or solar power project (4) mining project, (5) project for the exploration for oil or other minerals, and (6) such other projects, other than solar power plant or solar power project, as the central government may, having regard to the economic development of the country notify in the official gazette in this behalf, and spare parts, other raw materials (including semi- finished materials of consumable stores) not exceeding 10% of the value of the goods specified above, provided that such spare parts, raw materials or consumable stores are essential for the maintenance of the plant or project mentioned in (1) to (6) above :

HSN Code 9801 — FAQs

What is HSN code 9801?

HSN code 9801 classifies "All Items Of Machinery Including Prime Movers, Instruments, Apparatus And Appliances,…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 98 (Project Imports, Laboratory Chemicals, Passengers Baggage, Personal…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 9801?

9801 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 9801?

Goods under HSN 9801 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 All Items Of Machinery Including Prime Movers, Instruments, Apparatus And Appliances,….

Which chapter does HSN code 9801 belong to?

HSN 9801 belongs to Chapter 98 — Project Imports, Laboratory Chemicals, Passengers Baggage, Personal…, part of Section XXI: Works of Art & Antiques.

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