HSN code directory

HSN Code 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)


All 8-digit HSN codes under this heading

HSN codeDescription
85011011) motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 w: - dc motor: micro motor
85011012) motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 w: - dc motor: stepper motor
85011013) motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 w: - dc motor: wiper motor
85011019) motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 w: - dc motor: other
85011020) motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 w: ac motor
85012000) universal ac or dc motors of an output exceeding 37.5 w
85013111) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output not exceeding 750 w: - dc motors: micro motor
85013112) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output not exceeding 750 w: - dc motors: stepper motor
85013113) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output not exceeding 750 w: - dc motors: wiper motor
85013119) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output not exceeding 750 w: - dc motors: other
85013120) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output not exceeding 750 w: dc generators
85013210) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output exceeding 750 w but not exceeding 75 kw: dc motor
85013220) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output exceeding 750 w but not exceeding 75 kw: dc generators
85013310) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output exceeding 75 kw but not exceeding 375 kw: dc motors
85013320) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output exceeding 75 kw but not exceeding 375 kw: dc generators
85013410) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output exceeding 375 kw: of an output exceeding 375 kw but not exceeding 1,000 kw
85013420) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output exceeding 375 kw: of an output exceeding 1,000 kw but not exceeding 2,000 kw
85013430) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output exceeding 375 kw: of an output exceeding 2,000 kw but not exceeding 5,000 kw
85013440) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output exceeding 375 kw: of an output exceeding 5,000 kw but not exceeding 10,000 kw
85013450) - other dc motors; dc generators: - of an output exceeding 375 kw: of an output exceeding 10,000 kw
85014010) - other ac motors, single-phase: fractional horse power motor
85014090) - other ac motors, single-phase: ther
85015110) - other ac motors, single-phase: - other ac motors, multi-phase: - of an output not exceeding 750 w: squirrel cage induction motor, 3 phase type
85015120) - other ac motors, single-phase: - other ac motors, multi-phase: - of an output not exceeding 750 w: slipring motor
85015190) - other ac motors, single-phase: - other ac motors, multi-phase: - of an output not exceeding 750 w: other
85015210) - other ac motors, single-phase: - other ac motors, multi-phase: - of an output exceeding 750 w but not exceeding 75 kw: squirrel cage induction motor, 3 phase type
85015220) - other ac motors, single-phase: - other ac motors, multi-phase: - of an output exceeding 750 w but not exceeding 75 kw: slipring motor
85015290) - other ac motors, single-phase: - other ac motors, multi-phase: - of an output exceeding 750 w but not exceeding 75 kw: other
85015310) - other ac motors, single-phase: - other ac motors, multi-phase: - - of an output exceeding 75 kw: squirrel cage induction motor, 3 phase type
85015320) - other ac motors, single-phase: - other ac motors, multi-phase: - - of an output exceeding 75 kw: slipring motor
85015330) - other ac motors, single-phase: - other ac motors, multi-phase: - - of an output exceeding 75 kw: traction motor
85015390) - other ac motors, single-phase: - other ac motors, multi-phase: - - of an output exceeding 75 kw: other
85016100) - ac generators (alternators): of an output not exceeding 75 kva
85016200) - ac generators (alternators): of an output exceeding 75 kva but not exceeding 375 kva
85016300) - ac generators (alternators): of an output exceeding 375 kva but not exceeding 750 kva
85016410) - ac generators (alternators): - of an output exceeding 750 kva: of an output exceeding 750 kva but not exceeding 2,000 kva
85016420) - ac generators (alternators): - of an output exceeding 750 kva: of an output exceeding 2,000 kva but not exceeding 5,000 kva
85016430) - ac generators (alternators): - of an output exceeding 750 kva: of an output exceeding 5,000 kva but not exceeding 15,000 kva
85016440) - ac generators (alternators): - of an output exceeding 750 kva: of an output exceeding 15,000 kva but not exceeding 37,500 kva
85016450) - ac generators (alternators): - of an output exceeding 750 kva: of an output exceeding 37,500 kva but not exceeding 75,000 kva
85016460) - ac generators (alternators): - of an output exceeding 750 kva: of an output exceeding 75,000 kva but not exceeding 1,37,500 kva
85016470) - ac generators (alternators): - of an output exceeding 750 kva: of an output exceeding 1,37,500 kva but not exceeding 3,12,500 kva
85016480) - ac generators (alternators): - of an output exceeding 750 kva: of an output exceeding 3,12,500 kva


GST rate guide for this chapter

Most electrical machinery and electronics, including mobile phones, televisions and monitors, are taxed at 18%. Solar and renewable energy devices attract 5%.


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.


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