HSN code directory

HSN Code 8428: Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery ( for example, lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics)


All 8-digit HSN codes under this heading

HSN codeDescription
84281011) 8428 10 - lifts and skip hoists: lifts: lifts of a kind used in buildings
84281019) 8428 10 - lifts and skip hoists: lifts: other
84281020) - lifts and skip hoists: skip hoists
84282011) - pneumatic elevators and conveyors: conveyors: belt conveyors
84282019) - pneumatic elevators and conveyors: conveyors: other
84282020) - pneumatic elevators and conveyors pneumatic elevators
84283100) - other continuous-action elevators and conveyors, for goods or materials: specially designed for underground use
84283200) - other continuous-action elevators and conveyors, for goods or materials: other, bucket type
84283300) - other continuous-action elevators and conveyors, for goods or materials: other, belt type
84283900) - other continuous-action elevators and conveyors, for goods or materials: other
84284000) - escalators and moving walkways
84285010) - mine wagon pushers, locomotive or wagon traversers, wagon tippers and similar railway wagon handling equipment: wagon marshalling equipment
84285020) - mine wagon pushers, locomotive or wagon traversers, wagon tippers and similar railway wagon handling equipment: wagon tippers
84285090) - mine wagon pushers, locomotive or wagon traversers, wagon tippers and similar railway wagon handling equipment: other
84286000) - teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-raglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars
84289010) - other machinery: for coal handling
84289020) - other machinery: for ash handling
84289090) - other machinery: other


GST rate guide for this chapter

Most machinery, computers and mechanical appliances are taxed at 18%. Agricultural and horticultural machinery, sprinklers and drip irrigation systems attract 5%, and air conditioners and dishwashers were reduced to 18% from 22 September 2025.


GST rates depend on the exact description of the goods in the rate schedules, not only on the HSN code. Some goods under the same heading are taxed at different rates, and conditions or exemptions can apply. Confirm the rate for your product before you raise invoices.


Frequently asked questions


How many digits of the HSN code must I show on a GST invoice?


Businesses with aggregate turnover of up to ₹5 crore in the previous year must show at least a 4-digit HSN code on B2B invoices. Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must show a 6-digit code on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.


What is the difference between an HSN heading and an 8-digit HSN code?


The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits are the heading and 6 digits are the subheading under the international Harmonized System. India adds 2 more digits for a more precise tariff item, giving the 8-digit code used in customs and GST.


What happens if I use the wrong HSN code?


A wrong HSN code can lead to tax being charged at the wrong rate, mismatches in GSTR-1 and the HSN summary, and notices with interest and penalty. If you are unsure about classification, a CA can review it before you file.


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