Scale HSN Code : Applicability, HSN Code and GST Rate on Scale

Chapter	Description	HSN Code	Rate (%)	CESS (%)	Effective Date	Rate Revision
Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof	Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better), Including Weight Operated Counting Or Checking Machines; Weighing Machine Weights Of All Kinds Constant Weight Scales And Scales Fordischarging A Predetermined Weight Of M	84233000	18%	–	15/11/2017 1/07/2017	–
Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better), Including Weight Operated Counting Or Checking Machines; Weighing Machine Weights Of All Kinds Scales For Continuous Weighing Of Goods On Conveyors	84232000	18%	–	15/11/2017 1/07/2017	–
Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better), Including Weight Operated Counting Or Checking Machines; Weighing Machine Weights Of All Kinds Personal Weighing Machines, Including Baby Scales; Household Scales	84231000	18%	–	15/11/2017 1/07/2017	–
Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof	Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Toy Musical Instruments And Apparatus: Instruments And Apparatus	95035010	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not Puzzles Of Allkinds” Wheeled Toys; Dolls’ Carriages; Dolls; Other Toys; Reduced-Size (Scale“) Models And Similar(Electronic Toys)	9503	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Puzzles: Of Wood	95036010	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Wheeled Toys; Dolls Carriages; Dolls; Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Wheeled Toys; D	95030030	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds Electric Trains, Including Tracks, Signals And Other Accessories Therefore	95031000	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Other Toys And Models, Incorporating A Motor: Parts	95038090	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Wheeled Toys; Doll’S Carriages; Dolls; Other Toys; Reduced-Size (Scale) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds	950300	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (Scale) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds Reduced-Size (Scale) Model Assembly Kits, Whether Or Not Working Models, Excluding Those Of Sub-Heading 9503 10	95032000	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Other Toys, Put Up In Sets Or Outfits : Other	95037090	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not Puzzles Of Allkinds” Wheeled Toys; Dolls’ Carriages; Dolls; Other Toys; Reduced-Size (Scale“) Models And Similar(Other Than Electronic Toys)	9503	12%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Other Toys And Models, Incorporating A Motor: Toys And Models	95038010	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Wheeled Toys; Dolls Carriages; Dolls; Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds -Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Wheeled Toys; Do	95030090	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Other: Parts	95039090	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds Other Construction Sets And Constructional Toys	95033000	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Toys Representing Animals Or Non-Human Creatures: – Other : Of Plastics	95034930	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Other: Toy Weapons	95039010	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Toys Representing Animals Or Non-Human Creatures: – Other : Other	95034990	18%	–	01/07/2017	–

Chapter

Description

HSN Code

Rate (%)

CESS (%)

Effective Date

Rate Revision

Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better), Including Weight Operated Counting Or Checking Machines; Weighing Machine Weights Of All Kinds Constant Weight Scales And Scales Fordischarging A Predetermined Weight Of M

84233000

18%

–

15/11/2017 1/07/2017

–

Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better), Including Weight Operated Counting Or Checking Machines; Weighing Machine Weights Of All Kinds Scales For Continuous Weighing Of Goods On Conveyors

84232000

18%

–

15/11/2017 1/07/2017

–

Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better), Including Weight Operated Counting Or Checking Machines; Weighing Machine Weights Of All Kinds Personal Weighing Machines, Including Baby Scales; Household Scales

84231000

18%

–

15/11/2017 1/07/2017

–

Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Toy Musical Instruments And Apparatus: Instruments And Apparatus

95035010

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not Puzzles Of Allkinds” Wheeled Toys; Dolls’ Carriages; Dolls; Other Toys; Reduced-Size (Scale“) Models And Similar(Electronic Toys)

9503

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Puzzles: Of Wood

95036010

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Wheeled Toys; Dolls Carriages; Dolls; Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Wheeled Toys; D

95030030

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds Electric Trains, Including Tracks, Signals And Other Accessories Therefore

95031000

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Other Toys And Models, Incorporating A Motor: Parts

95038090

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Wheeled Toys; Doll’S Carriages; Dolls; Other Toys; Reduced-Size (Scale) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds

950300

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (Scale) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds Reduced-Size (Scale) Model Assembly Kits, Whether Or Not Working Models, Excluding Those Of Sub-Heading 9503 10

95032000

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Other Toys, Put Up In Sets Or Outfits : Other

95037090

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

9503

12%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Other Toys And Models, Incorporating A Motor: Toys And Models

95038010

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Wheeled Toys; Dolls Carriages; Dolls; Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds -Tricycles, Scooters, Pedal Cars And Similar Wheeled Toys; Do

95030090

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Other: Parts

95039090

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds Other Construction Sets And Constructional Toys

95033000

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Toys Representing Animals Or Non-Human Creatures: – Other : Of Plastics

95034930

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Other: Toy Weapons

95039010

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (*Scale*) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds – Toys Representing Animals Or Non-Human Creatures: – Other : Other

95034990

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Understanding the Scale HSN Code Under GST

The term “scale” can refer to various items, from weighing instruments to reduced-size models. Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India, correctly identifying the HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code for a specific type of “scale” is essential for accurate tax levy and compliance. This blog post aims to clarify the HSN codes applicable to different kinds of scales based on the provided data.

Know the HSN Code for Weighing Scales

When “scale” refers to weighing machinery, it primarily falls under Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof. Here are the specific HSN codes and their descriptions:

Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better):
- 84233000: Constant weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material.
- 84232000: Scales for continuous weighing of goods on conveyors.
- 84231000: Personal weighing machines, including baby scales; household scales.

The GST rate applicable to these weighing machines is 18%.

Understand the HSN Code for Scale Models (Toys)

When “scale” refers to reduced-size models and similar recreational items, it is classified under Chapter 95: Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof. The relevant HSN codes include:

Other Toys; Reduced-Size (Scale) Models And Similar Recreational Models, Working Or Not; Puzzles Of All Kinds:
- 95035010: Toy musical instruments and apparatus.
- 9503: (General heading including Electronic Toys).
- 95036010: Puzzles of wood.
- 95030030: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys.
- 95031000: Electric trains, including tracks, signals and other accessories therefore.
- 95038090: Other toys and models, incorporating a motor: Parts.
- 950300: (General heading).
- 95032000: Reduced-size (scale) model assembly kits, whether or not working models, excluding those of sub-heading 9503 10.
- 95037090: Other toys, put up in sets or outfits: Other.
- 950312: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar recreational models, working or not (Other Than Electronic Toys).
- 95038010: Other toys and models, incorporating a motor: Toys and models.
- 95030090: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys.
- 95039090: Other: Parts.
- 95033000: Other construction sets and constructional toys.
- 95034930: Toys representing animals or non-human creatures: Other: Of Plastics.
- 95039010: Other: Toy weapons.
- 95034990: Toys representing animals or non-human creatures: Other: Other.

The GST rate applicable to these toys and scale models is also 18%.

FAQs

What HSN code applies to personal weighing machines?

HSN code 84231000 applies to personal weighing machines.

What is the GST rate for constant weight scales?

The GST rate for constant weight scales (HSN 84233000) is 18%.

What HSN code should I use for a wooden puzzle scale model?

HSN code 95036010 covers puzzles of wood, including those that are scale models.

What is the HSN code for parts of motorized scale models?

HSN code 95038090 covers parts of other toys and models incorporating a motor.

How are baby scales classified under the HSN system?

Baby scales are included under HSN code 84231000 as personal weighing machines.

What GST rate is applicable to most scale models that are considered toys?

The GST rate for most scale models classified as toys under Chapter 95 is 18%.

Scale HSN Code

Understanding the Scale HSN Code Under GST

Know the HSN Code for Weighing Scales

Understand the HSN Code for Scale Models (Toys)

HSN Code of similar products

FAQs

What HSN code applies to personal weighing machines?

What is the GST rate for constant weight scales?

What HSN code should I use for a wooden puzzle scale model?

What is the HSN code for parts of motorized scale models?

How are baby scales classified under the HSN system?

What GST rate is applicable to most scale models that are considered toys?