8531
ELECTRIC SOUND OR VISUAL SIGNALLING APPARATUS (FOR EXAMPLE, BELLS, SIRENS, INDICATOR PANELS, BURGLAR OR FIRE ALARMS), OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADING 8512 OR 8530
Tax Calculator for 8531
E-Way Bill Rules
For electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530, 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 8531 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 (8531) is sufficient for B2B invoices.
Ensure that you charge 9% CGST and 9% SGST for intra-state supplies of electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530. For inter-state supplies, the full 18% IGST applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the GST Rate for HSN Code 8531?
The GST rate for HSN Code 8531 (ELECTRIC SOUND OR VISUAL SIGNALLING APPARATUS (FOR EXAMPLE, BELLS, SIRENS, INDICATOR PANELS, BURGLAR OR FIRE ALARMS), OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADING 8512 OR 8530) is 18%.
Q: Is HSN 8531 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 ELECTRIC SOUND OR VISUAL SIGNALLING APPARATUS (FOR EXAMPLE, BELLS, SIRENS, INDICATOR PANELS, BURGLAR OR FIRE ALARMS), OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADING 8512 OR 8530?
Multiply the taxable value by 0.18. For ₹1000 value, GST is ₹180.
Q: Does Reverse Charge (RCM) apply?
No, standard Forward Charge applies.