GST rates and HSN code for Phone Charger.
| 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 | Mobils Phone, Other Than Push Button Type | 85171211 | 18% | – | 01/04/2020 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – |
| Mobile Phone, Push Button Type | 85171219 | 18% | – | 01/04/2020 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Charger Or Charging Station For Electrically Operated Vehicles | 8504 | 5% | – | 01/08/2019 | – | |
| Electrical Transformers, Static Converters (For Example, Rectifiers) And Inductors -Static Converters: Battery Chargers | 85044030 | 18% | – | 01/08/2019 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Telephone Sets, Including Telephones For Cellular Networks Or For Other Wireless Networks: Other Apparatus For The Transmission Or Reception Of Vice, Images Or Other Data, Including Apparatus For Communication In A Wired Or Wireless Network (Such As A Loc | 8517 | 18% | – | 01/04/2020 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof | Air Or Vacuum Pumps, Air Or Other Gas Compressors And Fans; Ventilating Or Recycling Hoods Incorporating A Fan, Whether Or Not Fitted With Filters – Other: Turbo Charger | 84148030 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
In today’s digital age, phone chargers are indispensable, but understanding their Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code is crucial for correct Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance in India. The HSN code is an internationally recognized system for classifying goods, ensuring uniform taxation. For phone chargers, the classification primarily falls under electrical machinery and equipment.
Most phone chargers are categorized as “Electrical Transformers, Static Converters (For Example, Rectifiers) And Inductors -Static Converters: Battery Chargers,” which is typically under HSN Code 8504. While some older data might show varying rates, the prevailing GST rate for phone chargers, along with many other mobile accessories, is generally 18%. It’s important for businesses and consumers alike to be aware of this to ensure accurate billing and tax payments.
Phone chargers primarily fall under HSN Chapter 85, which covers “Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof.”
The common HSN code for a phone charger, specifically as a battery charger, is 85044030.
The general GST rate for phone chargers is 18%.
Yes, power banks are also classified under HSN 8504 as battery chargers or static converters.
Always refer to the latest official GST notifications and detailed HSN code lists published by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) or other authorized Indian tax authorities.
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