Bulb HSN Code

GST rates and HSN code for Bulb.

ChapterDescriptionHSN CodeRate (%)CESS (%)Effective DateRate Revision
Vegetable productsBulbs, Tubers, Tuberous Roots, Corms, Crowns And Rhizomes, Dormant, In Growth Or In Flower; Chicory Plants And Roots Other Than Roots Of Heading 12120601Nil01/07/2017
Bulbs, Tubers, Tuberous Roots, Corms, Crowns And Rhizomes, Dormant, In Growth Or In Flower; Chicory Plants And Roots Other Than Roots Of Heading 1212 Bulbs, Tubers, Tuberous Roots, Corms, Crowns And Rhizomes, In Growth Or In Flower; Chicory Plants And Roo06012022Nil01/07/2017
Bulbs, Tubers, Tuberous Roots, Corms, Crowns And Rhizomes, Dormant, In Growth Or In Flower; Chicory Plants And Roots Other Than Roots Of Heading 1212 Bulbs, Tubers, Tuberous Roots, Corms, Crowns And Rhizomes, Dormant06011000Nil01/07/2017
Bulbs, Tubers, Tuberous Roots, Corms, Crowns And Rhizomes, Dormant, In Growth Or In Flower; Chicory Plants And Roots Other Than Roots Of Heading 1212 Bulbs, Tubers, Tuberous Roots, Corms, Crowns And Rhizomes, In Growth Or In Flower; Chicory Plants And Roo06012090Nil01/07/2017
Bulbs, Tubers, Tuberous Roots, Corms, Crowns And Rhizomes, In Growth Or In Flower; Chicory Plants And Roots060120Nil
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereofPhotographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 Instant Print Cameras9006400018%15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017
Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 – Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flashbulbs: Flashbulbs, Flashcubes And The Like9006620018%15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017
Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 – Parts And Accessories: For Cameras9006910018%15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017
Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 – Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flashbulbs: Other9006690018%15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017
Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 – Other Cameras: – Other, For Roll Film Of A Width Of 35 Mm: Fixed Focus 35 Mm Cameras9006531018%15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017
Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 – Other Cameras: – Other: Other9006599018%15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017
Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 – Other Cameras: With A Through-The-Lens View-Finder [Single Lens Reflex (Slr)] For Roll Film Of A Width Not Ex9006510018%15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017
Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 – Other Cameras: Other, For Roll Film Of A Width Less Than 35 Mm9006520018%15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017
Glass and glasswareGlass Envelopes (Including Bulbs And Tubes), Open, And Glass Parts Thereof, Without Fittings, For Electric Lamps, Cathode-Ray Tubes Or The Like – For Electric Lighting: Glass Envelopes For Fluorescent Lamps7011101018%15/11/2017
Glass Envelopes (Including Bulbs And Tubes), Open, And Glass Parts Thereof, Without Fittings, For Electric Lamps, Cathode-Ray Tubes Or The Like – For Electric Lighting: Other7011109018%15/11/2017
Glass Envelopes (Including Bulbs And Tubes), Open, And Glass Parts Thereof, Without Fittings, For Electric Lamps, Cathode-Ray Tubes Or The Like – For Electric Lighting: Glass Envelopes For Filament Lamps7011102018%15/11/2017
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesElectric Filament Or Discharge Lamps, Including Sealed Beam Lamp Units And Ultra-Violet Or Infra Red Lamps; Arc-Lamps – Other Filament Lamps, Excluding Ultra-Violet Or Infra-Red Lamps: – Other: Miniature Bulbs8539293018%15/11/2017 1/07/2017
Electric Filament Or Discharge Lamps, Including Sealed Beam Lamp Units And Ultra-Violet Or Infra Red Lamps; Arc-Lamps – Other Filament Lamps, Excluding Ultra-Violet Or Infra-Red Lamps: – Other: Bulb, For Torches8539292018%15/11/2017 1/07/2017
Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofMachines For Assembling Electric Or Electronic Lamps, Tubes Or Valves Or Flash-Bulbs, In Glass Envelopes; Machines Or Manufacturing Or Hot Working Glass Or Glassware – Machines For Manufacturing Or Hot Working Glass Or Glassware: Other8475290018%01/07/2017
Machines For Assembling Electric Or Electronic Lamps, Tubes Or Valves Or Flash-Bulbs, In Glass Envelopes; Machines Or Manufacturing Or Hot Working Glass Or Glassware – Parts8475900018%01/07/2017

The Bulb HSN Code

When dealing with “bulbs,” whether they light up your home or your garden, understanding the relevant Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code is essential for GST compliance. However, the provided data reveals that the HSN classification for “bulb” depends heavily on its nature and purpose. Let’s shed some light on this.

Exploring HSN Codes for Different Kinds of Bulbs

The term “bulb” appears in different contexts within the provided data, leading to varying HSN codes and GST rates:

  • Vegetable Bulbs (Nil GST): Chapter 06 (Live trees and other plants…) classifies “Bulbs, Tubers, Tuberous Roots, Corms, Crowns And Rhizomes” under HSN codes 06011000, 060120, 06012022, and 06012090. These are agricultural products and attract a Nil GST rate.
  • Photographic Flash Bulbs (18% GST): Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic…) includes “Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539.” Specific HSN codes are 90066200 (Flashbulbs, Flashcubes and the like) and potentially others within the 9006 range (like parts under 90069100) which carry an 18% GST rate.
  • Glass Envelopes for Electric Lamps (18% GST): Chapter 70 (Glass and glassware) classifies “Glass Envelopes (Including Bulbs And Tubes), Open… For Electric Lamps…” under HSN codes 70111010 (for fluorescent lamps), 70111020 (for filament lamps), and 70111090 (other). These components have an 18% GST rate.
  • Electric Filament Bulbs (18% GST): Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery…) covers “Electric Filament Or Discharge Lamps…” with specific HSN codes like 85392920 (Bulb, For Torches) and 85392930 (Miniature Bulbs), both with an 18% GST rate.

FAQs

Under which HSN chapters are different types of bulbs classified?

The term “bulb” can refer to vegetable bulbs (Chapter 06), photographic flash bulbs (Chapter 90), glass envelopes for electric lamps (Chapter 70), and electric filament bulbs (Chapter 85).

What is the GST rate for vegetable bulbs?

Vegetable bulbs, tubers, and similar items under Chapter 06 have a Nil GST rate.

What is the GST rate for photographic flash bulbs?

Photographic flash bulbs under HSN code 90066200 have an 18% GST rate

What is the GST rate for glass envelopes used in electric lamps?

Glass envelopes for fluorescent, filament, and other electric lamps under HSN code 701110 have an 18% GST rate.

What is the GST rate for electric filament bulbs used for lighting?

Electric filament bulbs like those for torches (85392920) and miniature bulbs (85392930) have an 18% GST rate.

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