Armoured Cable HSN Code
GST rates and HSN code for Armoured Cable.
| Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles | 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 | 85445930 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – |
| 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 | 85445130 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85444293 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85441930 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85441990 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85445950 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85442010 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85444130 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85445140 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85445990 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85447010 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85441190 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| 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 | 85444919 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof | Ships Derricks; Cranes Including Cable Cranes; Mobile Lifting Frames, Straddle Carriers And Works Trucks Fitted With A Crane – Portal Or Pedestal Jib Cranes | 84263000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Ships Derricks; Cranes Including Cable Cranes; Mobile Lifting Frames, Straddle Carriers And Works Trucks Fitted With A Crane – Other Machinery : Other: Ropeway And Telphers | 84269910 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Ships Derricks; Cranes Including Cable Cranes; Mobile Lifting Frames, Straddle Carriers And Works Trucks Fitted With A Crane – Overhead Travelling Cranes, Transporter Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Bridge Cranes, Mobile Lifting Frames And Straddle Carriers: Mobil | 84261200 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof | Tanks And Other Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Motorised, Whether Or Not Fitted With Weapons, And Parts Of Such Vehicles | 87100000 | 12% | Nil | 01/08/2019 | – |
| Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and <strong>cable</strong>s and articles thereof | Twine, Cordage, Ropes And Cables, Whether Or Not Plaited Or Braided And Whether Or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered Or Sheathed With Rubber Or Plastics – Of Jute Or Other Textile Bast Fibres Of Heading 5303 : Cordage, Cable, Rope And Twine Of Jute | 56071010 | 12% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – |
| Twine, Cordage, Ropes And Cables, Whether Or Not Plaited Or Braided And Whether Or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered Or Sheathed With Rubber Or Plastics – Other : Cordage, Cable, Ropes And Twine, Of Cotton | 56079020 | 12% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal | Packing Cases, Boxes, Crates, Drums And Similar Packings, Of Wood; Cable-Drums Of Wood; Pallets, Box Pallets And Other Load Boards, Of Wood; Pallet Collars Of Wood – Pallets, Box Pallets And Other Load Boards; Pallet Collars | 44152000 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Understanding the HSN Code for Armoured Cables
Armoured cables primarily fall under Chapter 85 of the HSN, specifically within the heading “Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.”
More precisely, armoured cables are classified under HSN code 8544, which broadly covers: “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 or fitted with other connectors.”
The term “armoured” refers to an additional protective layer, often metallic, applied to the cable for enhanced durability and protection against physical damage. This armoring does not typically change the fundamental classification of the cable as an insulated electrical conductor. Therefore, various sub-headings within 8544 will apply to different types of armoured cables based on their voltage, insulation, conductor material, and other characteristics. Some common examples from the provided data include:
- 85441190
- 85441930
- 85441990
- 85442010
- 85444130
- 85444293
- 85444919
- 85445130
- 85445140
- 85445930
- 85445950
- 85445990
- 85447010 (for optical fiber cables)
It is important to select the most precise HSN sub-code that accurately describes the specific type of armoured cable.
Understanding the GST Rate for Armoured Cables
In India, armoured cables, like most other insulated electric conductors under HSN 8544, generally attract a GST rate of 18%. This consistent rate applies across the various sub-headings within 8544, ensuring uniformity for this category of electrical goods.
This 18% GST rate became effective for most of these products from July 1, 2017, coinciding with the nationwide implementation of GST. For many of the specific sub-headings for insulated cables, the effective date for the 18% rate was reaffirmed on November 15, 2017. Businesses dealing with armoured cables must ensure this rate is correctly applied to their transactions for proper tax collection and reporting.
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