Blower HSN Code

Understand the Blower HSN Code

Blowers are versatile machines that move air or gas, finding application in everything from industrial ventilation and drying processes to household cleaning and garden maintenance. For businesses involved in the manufacturing, import, or sale of these devices, understanding their correct HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code is vital for accurate GST (Goods and Services Tax) compliance in India. The HSN system provides a globally standardized method for classifying products, ensuring clarity in trade and taxation.

The provided data offers excellent guidance on the HSN classification of blowers, primarily categorizing them based on their function and type.

Blowers in the HSN System

Blowers are primarily classified under Chapter 84 of the HSN, which covers “Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.” This broad chapter is the appropriate home for various types of machinery, including those designed to move air or gas.

The specific HSN codes for blowers are found under two main headings, depending on their primary function:

Blowers as Air or Gas Moving Machines (Fans)

The most direct classification for general-purpose blowers, especially those that function similarly to fans, is under HSN Heading 8414: “Air Or Vacuum Pumps, Air Or Other Gas Compressors And Fans; Ventilating Or Recycling Hoods Incorporating A Fan, Whether Or Not Fitted With Filters.”

Within this heading, we find precise classifications:

• 84145920 (18% GST): This code specifically designates “Blowers, Portable” under “Fans: Other.” This is ideal for handheld or easily movable blowers used for various purposes (e.g., leaf blowers, small industrial blowers).
• 84145930 (18% GST): This code is for “Industrial Fans And Blowers” under “Fans: Other.” This covers larger, more robust blowers designed for industrial applications like ventilation, material handling, or drying.
• 84149040 (18% GST): This code is for “Parts : Of Industrial Fans, Blowers.” This covers components specifically designed for industrial fans and blowers.

Snow-Blowers and Earth-Moving Machinery

Some blowers are designed for specific, heavy-duty applications, particularly in earth-moving or specialized cleaning:

• 8430 (18% GST): This broad heading covers “Other Moving, Grading, Levelling, Scraping, Excavating, Tamping, Compacting, Extracting Or Boring Machinery, For Earth, Minerals Or Ores; Pile-Drivers And Pile-Extractors; Snowploughs And Snow-Blowers.”
• 84302000 (18% GST): This code specifically designates “Snow-Ploughs And Snow-Blowers.” This is for machines designed for clearing snow.

The data also lists numerous other HSN codes under 8430 that relate to various types of earth-moving, boring, or cutting machinery (e.g., pile-drivers, coal cutters, excavating machinery). While these are heavy machinery, their primary function is not simply “blowing air” like a typical blower, even if they might incorporate some air movement in their operation. These are distinct categories.

The consistent GST rate for blowers and related machinery, whether general purpose or specialized (like snow-blowers), appears to be 18%, with effective dates mostly from November 15, 2017 (revisions from July 1, 2017).