8905
LIGHT-VESSELS, FIRE-FLOATS, DREDGERS, FLOATING CRANES, AND OTHER VESSELS THE NAVIGABILITY OF WHICH IS SUBSIDIARY TO THEIR MAIN FUNCTION, FLOATING DOCKS, FLOATING OR SUBMERSIBLE DRILLING OR PRODUCTION PLATFORM
Tax Calculator for 8905
E-Way Bill Rules
For light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks, floating or submersible drilling or production platform, the E-Way Bill threshold is ₹50,000. Since the rate is 5%, you must generate a bill if the Taxable Value exceeds ₹47,619.
Example Calculation
- Base Value: ₹47,619
- + GST (5%): ₹2,380.95
- 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 8905 falls under Chapter 89. 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 (8905) is sufficient for B2B invoices.
Ensure that you charge 2.5% CGST and 2.5% SGST for intra-state supplies of light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks, floating or submersible drilling or production platform. For inter-state supplies, the full 5% IGST applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the GST Rate for HSN Code 8905?
The GST rate for HSN Code 8905 (LIGHT-VESSELS, FIRE-FLOATS, DREDGERS, FLOATING CRANES, AND OTHER VESSELS THE NAVIGABILITY OF WHICH IS SUBSIDIARY TO THEIR MAIN FUNCTION, FLOATING DOCKS, FLOATING OR SUBMERSIBLE DRILLING OR PRODUCTION PLATFORM) is 5%.
Q: Is HSN 8905 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 LIGHT-VESSELS, FIRE-FLOATS, DREDGERS, FLOATING CRANES, AND OTHER VESSELS THE NAVIGABILITY OF WHICH IS SUBSIDIARY TO THEIR MAIN FUNCTION, FLOATING DOCKS, FLOATING OR SUBMERSIBLE DRILLING OR PRODUCTION PLATFORM?
Multiply the taxable value by 0.05. For ₹1000 value, GST is ₹50.
Q: Does Reverse Charge (RCM) apply?
No, standard Forward Charge applies.