GST Rate for HSN 8544
18%
Specific items under 8544
| HSN Code | Description | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 854411 | OF COPPER: | 18% |
| 854419 | OTHER : | 18% |
| 854420 | CO-AXIAL CABLE AND OTHER CO-AXIAL ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS : | 18% |
| 854430 | IGNITION WIRING SETS AND OTHER WIRING SETS OF A KIND USED IN VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT OR SHIPS | 18% |
| 854442 | FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: | 18% |
| 854449 | OTHER: | 18% |
| 854460 | OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 1,000V: | 18% |
| 854470 | OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES : | 18% |
| 85441110 | ENAMELLED | 18% |
| 85441190 | OTHER | 18% |
| 85441910 | ASBESTOS COVERED | 18% |
| 85441920 | PLASTIC INSULATED | 18% |
| 85441930 | RUBBER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85441990 | OTHER | 18% |
| 85442010 | CO-AXIAL CABLE | 18% |
| 85442090 | OTHER | 18% |
| 85443000 | IGNITION WIRING SETS AND OTHER WIRING SETS OF A KIND USED IN VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT OR SHIPS | 18% |
| 85444111 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 80 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: - TELEPHONE CABLES: DRY CORE PAPER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444119 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 80 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: - TELEPHONE CABLES: OTHER | 18% |
| 85444120 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 80 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: PAPER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444130 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 80 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: PLASTIC INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444140 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 80 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: RUBBER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444190 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 80 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: OTHER | 18% |
| 85444210 | PAPER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444220 | PLASTIC INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444230 | RUBBER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444290 | OTHER | 18% |
| 85444291 | PAPER INSULATED, OF A KIND USED IN TELECOMMUNICATION | 18% |
| 85444292 | PLASTIC INSULATED, OF A KIND USED IN TELECOMMUNICATION | 18% |
| 85444293 | RUBBER INSULATED, OF A KIND USED IN TELECOMMUNICATION | 18% |
| 85444299 | OTHER | 18% |
| 85444910 | PAPER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444911 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 80 V: - OTHER : - TELEPHONE CABLES : DRY CORE PAPER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444919 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 80 V: - OTHER : - TELEPHONE CABLES : OTHER | 18% |
| 85444920 | PLASTIC INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444930 | RUBBER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85444990 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 80 V: - OTHER : OTHER | 18% |
| 85444991 | PAPER INSULATED, OF A KIND USED IN TELECOMMUNICATION | 18% |
| 85444992 | PLASTIC INSULATED, OF A KIND USED IN TELECOMMUNICATION | 18% |
| 85444993 | RUBBER INSULATED, OF A KIND USED IN TELECOMMUNICATION | 18% |
| 85444999 | OTHER | 18% |
| 85445110 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: PAPER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85445120 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: PLASTIC INSULATED, OF A KIND USED FOR TELECOMMUNICATION | 18% |
| 85445130 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: OTHER PLASTIC INSULATED | 18% |
| 85445140 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: RUBBER INSULATED OF A KIND USED FOR TELECOMMUNICATION | 18% |
| 85445150 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: OTHER RUBBER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85445190 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - FITTED WITH CONNECTORS: OTHER | 18% |
| 85445910 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - OTHER : PAPER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85445920 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - OTHER : PLASTIC INSULATED OF A KIND USED FOR TELECOMMUNICATION | 18% |
| 85445930 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - OTHER : OTHER PLASTIC INSULATED | 18% |
| 85445940 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - OTHER : RUBBER INSULATED OF A KIND USED FOR TELECOMMUNICATION | 18% |
| 85445950 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - OTHER : OTHER RUBBER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85445990 | INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTHER INSULATED ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, WHETHER OR NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS; OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES, MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALLY SHEATHED FIBRES, WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED WITH ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS OR FITTED WITH CONNECTORS - OTHER ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS, FOR A VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 80 V BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V: - OTHER : OTHER | 18% |
| 85446010 | PAPER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85446020 | PLASTIC INSULATED | 18% |
| 85446030 | RUBBER INSULATED | 18% |
| 85446090 | OTHER | 18% |
| 85447010 | LEAD ALLOY SHEATHED CABLES FOR LIGHTING PURPOSES | 18% |
| 85447090 | OTHER | 18% |
Tax calculator for HSN 8544
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Invoice example (₹1,000 taxable value)
Intra-state (CGST + SGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
CGST (9%)₹90.00
SGST (9%)₹90.00
Total invoice₹1180.00
Inter-state (IGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
IGST (18%)₹180.00
Total invoice₹1180.00
Chapter note
Electrical Machinery and Equipment. Phones (18%), Transformers, Batteries, Microphones.Compliance pointers (ITC / RCM / classification)
ITC hint
Input Tax Credit depends on usage conditions, restrictions, and supplier eligibility. Treat this as a quick hint — verify for edge cases.
ITC Eligible
RCM / special cases
Reverse Charge is notification-based and can depend on supplier status and transaction type. If you see a warning, double-check notifications and your invoice terms.
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FAQs for HSN 8544
What is the GST rate for HSN 8544?▾
GST rate for HSN 8544 is 18%. Always verify the latest CBIC/GST notifications for changes.
Is HSN mandatory on invoices?▾
HSN is generally required on B2B invoices; the number of digits depends on turnover and the nature of supply. Exports/imports typically use more detailed codes.
How do I use this code on an invoice?▾
Add HSN 8544 in the line item and apply GST @ 18%. For intra-state supplies: 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For inter-state supplies: 18% IGST.
Does ITC apply for this HSN?▾
ITC depends on conditions and restrictions under GST law, plus the nature of usage and supplier eligibility. Use the ITC badge as a hint and verify with your CA for edge cases.
Can Reverse Charge (RCM) apply here?▾
RCM is notification-based and depends on the supply category, supplier status, and transaction type. If you see an RCM note, treat it as a “verify” signal.
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