8512
ELECTRICAL LIGHTING OR SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT (EXCLUDING ARTICLES OF HEADING 8539), WINDSCREEN WIPERS, DEFROSTERS AND DEMISTERS, OF A KIND USED FOR CYCLES OR MOTOR VEHICLES
Tax Calculator for 8512
E-Way Bill Rules
For electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles, the E-Way Bill threshold is ₹50,000. Since the rate is 18%, you must generate a bill if the Taxable Value exceeds ₹42,372.
Example Calculation
- Base Value: ₹42,372
- + GST (18%): ₹7,626.96
- Total Invoice: ~₹50,000
Invoice Example
Breakdown for a sample invoice value of ₹1,000:
Can I claim ITC?
Yes, if used for business. This reduces your final cash liability.
Input Tax Credit (ITC) Logic
Compliance & Validation
HSN 8512 falls under Chapter 85. It is mandatory to mention this code on invoices if your annual turnover exceeds ₹5 Crore. For turnover below ₹5 Crore, mentioning the 4-digit code (8512) is sufficient for B2B invoices.
Ensure that you charge 9% CGST and 9% SGST for intra-state supplies of electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. For inter-state supplies, the full 18% IGST applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the GST Rate for HSN Code 8512?
The GST rate for HSN Code 8512 (ELECTRICAL LIGHTING OR SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT (EXCLUDING ARTICLES OF HEADING 8539), WINDSCREEN WIPERS, DEFROSTERS AND DEMISTERS, OF A KIND USED FOR CYCLES OR MOTOR VEHICLES) is 18%.
Q: Is HSN 8512 eligible for Input Tax Credit (ITC)?
ITC availability is classified as 'eligible'. Generally, businesses can claim ITC unless used for personal consumption or blocked under Section 17(5).
Q: How to calculate GST amount for ELECTRICAL LIGHTING OR SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT (EXCLUDING ARTICLES OF HEADING 8539), WINDSCREEN WIPERS, DEFROSTERS AND DEMISTERS, OF A KIND USED FOR CYCLES OR MOTOR VEHICLES?
Multiply the taxable value by 0.18. For ₹1000 value, GST is ₹180.
Q: Does Reverse Charge (RCM) apply?
No, standard Forward Charge applies.