GST rates and HSN code for Distribution board.
Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
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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 | Boards, Panels, Consoles, Desks, Cabinets And Other Bases, Equipped With Two Or More Apparatus Of Heading 8535 Or 8536, For Electric Control Or The Distribution Of Electricity, Including Those Incorporating Instruments Or Apparatus Of Chapter 90, And Nume | 85371000 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
Boards, Panels, Consoles, Desks, Cabinets And Other Bases, Equipped With Two Or More Apparatus Of Heading 8535 Or 8536, For Electric Control Or The Distribution Of Electricity, Including Those Incorporating Instruments Or Apparatus Of Chapter 90, And Nume | 85372000 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Boards, Panels, Consoles, Desks, Cabinets And Other Bases, Equipped With Two Or More Apparatus Of Heading 8535 Or 8536, For Electric Control Or The Distribution Of Electricity, Including Those Incorporating Instruments Or Apparatus Of Chapter 90, And Num | 8537 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal | Fibre Board Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials, Whether Or Not Bonded With Resins Or Other Organic Substances – Medium Density Fibre Board (Mdf): | 4411 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
Fibre Board Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials, Whether Or Not Bonded With Resins Or Other Organic Substances – Other: — Of A Density Exceeding 0.8 Gm/Cm3: — Not Mechanically Worked Or Surface Covered:—- Other | 44119219 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Plywood, Veneered Panels And Similar Laminated Wood – Other, With At Least One Outer Ply Of Nonconiferous Wood : Other, Containing At Least One Layer Of Particle Board: Cuttings And Trimmings Of Plywood Of Width Not Exceeding 5 Cm | 44122340 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Particle Board And Similar Board (For Example, Oriented Strand Board And Wafer Board) Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials, Whether Or Not Agglomerated With Resins Or Other Organic Binding Substances – Other, Of Wood: Unworked Or Not Further Worked Than Sa | 44103130 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Plywood, Veneered Panels And Similar Laminated Wood – Other, With At Least One Outer Ply Of Nonconiferous Wood : Other, Containing At Least One Layer Of Particle Board: Decorative Plywood | 44122310 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Fibreboard Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials, Whether Or Not Bonded With Resins Or Other Organic Substances – Fibreboard Of A Density Exceeding 0.5 G/C – M3 – But Not Exceeding 0.8 G/C – M3 – : Other : Insulation Board | 44112910 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Fibreboard Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials, Whether Or Not Bonded With Resins Or Other Organic Substances – Other : Other: Other Insulation Board | 44119930 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Particle Board And Similar Board (For Example, Oriented Strand Board And Wafer Board) Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials, Whether Or Not Agglomerated With Resins Or Other Organic Binding Substances – Other, Of Wood: Unworked Or Not Further Worked Than Sa | 44103190 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishing; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated building | Led (Light Emitting Diode) Driver And Mcpcb (Metal Core Printed Circuit Board) | 9405 | omitted | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Services | Water Distribution Services | 996921 | 18% | Nil Provided that Director (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports certifies that the services are directly or indirectly related to any of the events under FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020. | 01/07/2017 | – |
Support Services To Gas Distribution | 998632 | 12/18 | Nil Provided that Director (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports certifies that the services are directly or indirectly related to any of the events under FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020. | 25/01/2018 | – | |
Photographic or cinematographic goods | Cinematographic Film, Exposed And Developed, Whether Or Not Incorporating Sound Track Or Consisting Only Of Sound Track Of A Width Of 35 Mm Or More: Feature Films: Childrens Films Certified By The Central Board Of Film Certification To Be Childrens Film | 37061015 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Photographic Film In Rolls, Sensitised, Unexposed, Of Any Material Other Than Paper, Paper-Board Or Textiles; Instant Print Film In Rolls, Sensitised, Unexposed Other Film, For Colour Photography (Polychrome): Of A Width Not Exceeding 16 Mm And Of A Lengt | 37025290 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Cinematographic Film, Exposed And Developed, Whether Or Not Incorporating Sound Track Or Consisting Only Of Sound Track Other: Educational Shots, And Films: Certified As Predominantly Educational By The Central Board Of Film Certification | 37069061 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Photographic Film In Rolls, Sensitised, Unexposed, Of Any Material Other Than Paper, Paper-Board Or Textiles; Instant Print Film In Rolls, Sensitised, Unexposed Other Film, For Colour Photography (Polychrome): Of A Width Exceeding 16 Mm But Not Exceeding | 37025590 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
(waste and scrap) paper or paperboard | Other Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding And Webs Of Cellulose Fibres, Cut To Size Or Shape; Other Articles Of Paper Pulp, Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding Or Webs Of Cellulose Fibres – Moulded Or Pressed Article Of Paper Pulp : Wood Pulp Board | 48237020 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Other Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding And Webs Of Cellulose Fibres, Cut To Size Or Shape; Other Articles Of Paper Pulp, Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding Or Webs Of Cellulose Fibres – Other : Braille Paper, Cellulose In Sole Board Or Sheet; Packin | 48239018 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
A distribution board (DB), often called a consumer unit or breaker panel, is the heart of an electrical wiring system in any building. It safely receives electricity from the main supply and distributes it to various circuits, protecting each circuit with circuit breakers or fuses. For manufacturers, suppliers, and electricians in India, correctly classifying these essential electrical components under the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) and applying the appropriate Goods and Services Tax (GST) is fundamental for seamless operations.
The term “distribution board” can be broad, but when it comes to electrical systems, its HSN classification is quite specific.
The relevant HSN codes for electrical distribution boards fall under Chapter 85 of the HSN, which covers “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, electrical distribution boards are classified under HSN Heading 8537: “Boards, Panels, Consoles, Desks, Cabinets And Other Bases, Equipped With Two Or More Apparatus Of Heading 8535 Or 8536, For Electric Control Or The Distribution Of Electricity, Including Those Incorporating Instruments Or Apparatus Of Chapter 90, And Numeral Control Apparatus.”
This comprehensive description clearly defines what constitutes a distribution board for HSN purposes. It emphasizes that these are assemblies or enclosures equipped with multiple electrical apparatus (like switches, fuses, circuit breakers, relays, etc., typically from HSN 8535 or 8536) for the purpose of controlling or distributing electricity.
Within HSN 8537, there are two primary sub-headings based on voltage:
According to the provided data, all electrical distribution boards falling under HSN 8537, including the sub-headings 85371000 and 85372000, attract a consistent 18% GST rate. This rate has been in effect since November 15, 2017. There is no additional cess mentioned for these items.
It’s important to differentiate electrical distribution boards from other “boards” mentioned in the data, which have completely different HSN classifications and applications:
Therefore, when dealing with an electrical distribution board, always confirm that it is an assembly equipped for the control or distribution of electricity to ensure you apply the correct HSN code 8537 and the 18% GST rate.
The main HSN code for electrical distribution boards is 8537.
Electrical distribution boards are subject to an 18% GST rate.
It includes boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, and other bases equipped with two or more electrical apparatus for electric control or distribution.
HSN 8535 covers electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits for a voltage exceeding 1,000V, while HSN 8536 covers similar apparatus for a voltage not exceeding 1,000V.
Accurate HSN classification is crucial for proper GST compliance, smooth trade operations, and avoiding penalties.
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