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HSN Code 8438: GST Rate on Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this

HSN Code 8438: GST Rate on Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this

Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this

Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this

Rate at a Glance

Chapter 84

GST rate guide

Most machinery, computers and mechanical appliances are taxed at 18%. Agricultural and horticultural machinery, sprinklers and drip irrigation systems attract 5%, and air conditioners and dishwashers were reduced to 18% from 22 September 2025.

Use this rate in hisabkitab: start free

Rates reflect GST changes effective 22 September 2025. Confirm the rate for your exact product description before filing.

All 15 HSN codes under 8438

HSN codeDescription
843810108438 10 - bakery machinery and machinery for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products: bakery machinery
843810208438 10 - bakery machinery and machinery for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products: machinery for manufacture of macaroni or spaghetti or similar products
843820008438 10 - machinery for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate
843830108438 10 - - machinery for sugar manufacture: sugar cane crushers
843830908438 10 - - machinery for sugar manufacture: other
843840008438 10 - brewery machinery
843850008438 10 - machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry
843860008438 10 - machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables
843880108438 10 - - other machinery: auxiliary equipment for extrusion cooking plant
843880208438 10 - - other machinery: for production of soya milk or other soya products (other than soya oil)
843880308438 10 - - other machinery: diffusing machines (diffusers)
843880408438 10 - - other machinery: tea leaf rolling or cutting machine
843880908438 10 - - other machinery: other
843890108438 10 - parts: of sugar manufacturing machinery
843890908438 10 - parts: of other machinery

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How It Works

1. Add the code once

1. Add the code once

1. Add the code once

Save the HSN or SAC code and GST rate on the item in your hisabkitab item master.

Save the HSN or SAC code and GST rate on the item in your hisabkitab item master.

Save the HSN or SAC code and GST rate on the item in your hisabkitab item master.

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2. Bill without looking it up

2. Bill without looking it up

2. Bill without looking it up

Every invoice picks up the right code and tax split, CGST and SGST or IGST, automatically.

Every invoice picks up the right code and tax split, CGST and SGST or IGST, automatically.

Every invoice picks up the right code and tax split, CGST and SGST or IGST, automatically.

3. File with clean GST reports

3. File with clean GST reports

3. File with clean GST reports

Your GST reports are built from your books, so the codes and rates on your invoices flow straight into filing.

Your GST reports are built from your books, so the codes and rates on your invoices flow straight into filing.

Your GST reports are built from your books, so the codes and rates on your invoices flow straight into filing.

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GST reports included in every plan

GST reports included in every plan

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FAQs

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