GST rates and HSN code for Printer cartridge.
| Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous manufactured articles | Typewriter Or Similar Ribbons, Inked Or Otherwise Prepared For Giving Impressions, Whether Or Not On Spools Or In Cartridges; Ink-Pads, Whether Or Not Inked, With Or Without Boxes – Ribbons: Computer Printer Ribbon | 96121010 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Typewriter Or Similar Ribbons, Inked Or Otherwise Prepared For Giving Impressions, Whether Or Not On Spools Or In Cartridges; Ink-Pads, Whether Or Not Inked, With Or Without Boxes – Ink-Pads | 96122000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Typewriter Or Similar Ribbons, Inked Or Otherwise Prepared For Giving Impressions, Whether Or Not On Spools Or In Cartridges; Ink-Pads, Whether Or Not Inked, With Or Without Boxes – Ribbons: Ribbon For Typewriters, Other Than Electronic And Similar Machin | 96121020 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Typewriter Or Similar Ribbons, Inked Or Otherwise Prepared For Giving Impressions, Whether Or Not On Spools Or In Cartridges; Ink-Pads, Whether Or Not Inked, With Or Without Boxes – Ribbons: Other | 96121090 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof | Bombs , Grenades, Torpedoes, Mines, Missiles, And Similar Munitions Of War And Parts Thereof; Cartridges And Other Ammunition And Projectiles And Parts Thereof, Including Shot And Cartridge Wads – Shotgun Cartridges And Parts Thereof; Air Gun Pellets: Oth | 93062900 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Bombs , Grenades, Torpedoes, Mines, Missiles, And Similar Munitions Of War And Parts Thereof; Cartridges And Other Ammunition And Projectiles And Parts Thereof, Including Shot And Cartridge Wads – Shotgun Cartridges And Parts Thereof; Air Gun Pellets: Car | 93062100 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Bombs , Grenades, Torpedoes, Mines, Missiles, And Similar Munitions Of War And Parts Thereof; Cartridges And Other Ammunition And Projectiles And Parts Thereof, Including Shot And Cartridge Wads – Shotgun Cartridges And Parts Thereof; Air Gun Pellets | 9306 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Bombs , Grenades, Torpedoes, Mines, Missiles, And Similar Munitions Of War And Parts Thereof; Cartridges And Other Ammunition And Projectiles And Parts Thereof, Including Shot And Cartridge Wads Other | 93069000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Bombs , Grenades, Torpedoes, Mines, Missiles, And Similar Munitions Of War And Parts Thereof; Cartridges And Other Ammunition And Projectiles And Parts Thereof, Including Shot And Cartridge Wads Cartridges For Riveting Or Similar Tools Or For Captive-Bolt | 93061000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Bombs , Grenades, Torpedoes, Mines, Missiles, And Similar Munitions Of War And Parts Thereof; Cartridges And Other Ammunition And Projectiles And Parts Thereof, Including Shot And Cartridge Wads Other Cartridges And Parts Thereof | 93063000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles | Cartridge Tape | 85234140 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Prepared Unrecorded Media For Sound Recording Or Similar Recording Of Other Phenomena, Other Than Products Of Chapter 37 – Other: Cartridge Tape | 85239020 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Cartridge Tape | 85234960 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Parts And Accessories Suitable For Use Solely Or Principally With The Apparatus Of Headings 8519 To 8521Pick-Up Cartridges | 85221000 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
| Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof | Automatic Data Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Magnetic Or Optical Readers, Machines For Transcribing Data On To Data Media In Coded Form And Machines For Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included – Storage Units: Cartridge Tape Dri | 84717050 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Parts And Accessories (Other Than Covers, Carrying Cases And The Like) Suitable For Use Solely Or Principally With Machines Of Headings 8469 To 8472 – Parts And Accessories Of The Machines Of Heading 8471: Ink Cartridges With Print Head Assembly | 84733050 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Nuclear Reactors; Fuel Elements (Cartridges), Non-Irradiated, For Nuclear Reactors; Machinery And Apparatus For Isotopic Separation Nuclear Reactors | 84011000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Nuclear Reactors; Fuel Elements (Cartridges), Non-Irradiated, For Nuclear Reactors; Machinery And Apparatus For Isotopic Separation Fuel Elements (Cartridges), Non-Irradiated | 84013000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Nuclear Reactors; Fuel Elements (Cartridges), Non-Irradiated, For Nuclear Reactors; Machinery And Apparatus For Isotopic Separation Machinery And Apparatus For Isotopic Separation, And Parts Thereof | 84012000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive | Radioactive Chemical Elements And Radioactive Isotopes (Including The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Elements And Isotopes) And Their Compounds; Mixtures And Residues Containing These Products – Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) Of Nuclear Reacto | 28445000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Printer cartridges are essential consumables for practically every office and home, but their classification under the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) for Goods and Services Tax (GST) can sometimes be a point of confusion. Understanding the correct HSN code is vital for businesses to ensure accurate tax declarations and smooth operations.
The HSN classification for printer cartridges primarily falls under Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof) or Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles), depending on the specific type of cartridge and its functionality. The general GST rate applicable to printer cartridges is 18%, a rate that has been in effect since July 1, 2017.
Here’s a breakdown of common classifications for printer cartridges and related items:
It’s important to differentiate printer cartridges from other “cartridge” types mentioned in the HSN, such as ammunition cartridges (Chapter 93) or magnetic/optical data recording cartridge tapes (Chapter 85). While these also use the term “cartridge,” their HSN codes and applications are entirely different. Always ensure you are selecting the HSN code that accurately reflects the nature and function of your specific printer cartridge for correct GST compliance.
The general GST rate for printer cartridges is 18%.
Most printer cartridges fall under Chapter 84, specifically HSN 8443, for parts and accessories of printing machinery.
The 18% GST rate for printer cartridges has been effective since July 1, 2017, according to the provided data.
Accurate HSN code selection ensures correct GST calculation, compliance with tax regulations, and avoids potential discrepancies.
Always refer to the latest official GST notifications and circulars issued by the Indian tax authorities for the most current information.
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