Cable Tie HSN Code

Unraveling the HSN Code for Cable Ties

Cable ties, those ubiquitous fasteners for organizing wires and cables, might seem simple, but their HSN code classification under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime can be a bit intricate. The provided data doesn’t offer a direct HSN code specifically labeled “Cable Tie.” Instead, it highlights classifications for related items like insulated wires, cables, and even some seemingly unrelated products. Let’s try to make sense of this.

Identifying Potential HSN Codes for Cable Ties

Based on the provided information, cable ties, particularly those made of plastic (which is the most common type), might not fall under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment…). The descriptions in this chapter focus on insulated wires, cables, and optical fiber cables.

Considering the function of a cable tie as a fastening device, it’s possible that plastic cable ties could be classified under a different chapter, perhaps related to plastic articles. However, the provided data doesn’t give us clues for such a classification.

On the other hand, if “cable” in the context of the provided data is interpreted broadly to include items used for securing or managing cables (even if not electrical conductors themselves), then some of the HSN codes under Chapter 85 might be relevant. These include:

• 85445930
• 85445130
• 85444293
• 85441930
• 85441990
• 85445950
• 85442010
• 85444130
• 85445140
• 85445990
• 85447010
• 85441190
• 85444919
• 85444120

These codes all carry a GST rate of 18% with no CESS, effective from 01/07/2017, with some revisions on 15/11/2017.

It’s also interesting to note the inclusion of HSN codes from other chapters:

• 84263000, 84269910, 84261200 (related to cranes and lifting machinery) with an 18% GST rate.
• 56071010, 56079020 (related to ropes and cables of textile materials) with a 12% GST rate.
• 44152000 (related to wooden cable drums) with a 12% GST rate.

These entries suggest that the term “cable” in the context of HSN codes can encompass a wider range of items, and the material composition dictates the classification.

Given the lack of a specific entry for “Cable Tie” and the prevalence of plastic as the primary material for cable ties, the most likely scenario is that plastic cable ties are classified under a chapter related to plastic articles, which is not explicitly covered in the provided data.