8545
CARBON ELECTRODES, CARBON BRUSHES, LAMP CARBONS, BATTERY CARBONS AND OTHER ARTICLES OF GRAPHITE OR OTHER CARBON, WITH OR WITHOUT METAL, OF A KIND USED FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES
Tax Calculator for 8545
E-Way Bill Rules
For carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes, 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 8545 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 (8545) is sufficient for B2B invoices.
Ensure that you charge 9% CGST and 9% SGST for intra-state supplies of carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes. For inter-state supplies, the full 18% IGST applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the GST Rate for HSN Code 8545?
The GST rate for HSN Code 8545 (CARBON ELECTRODES, CARBON BRUSHES, LAMP CARBONS, BATTERY CARBONS AND OTHER ARTICLES OF GRAPHITE OR OTHER CARBON, WITH OR WITHOUT METAL, OF A KIND USED FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES) is 18%.
Q: Is HSN 8545 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 CARBON ELECTRODES, CARBON BRUSHES, LAMP CARBONS, BATTERY CARBONS AND OTHER ARTICLES OF GRAPHITE OR OTHER CARBON, WITH OR WITHOUT METAL, OF A KIND USED FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES?
Multiply the taxable value by 0.18. For ₹1000 value, GST is ₹180.
Q: Does Reverse Charge (RCM) apply?
No, standard Forward Charge applies.