Solenoid valve HSN Code

Understand the Solenoid Valve HSN Code

Solenoid valves are critical components across a vast array of industries, from controlling fluid flow in refrigeration systems to managing pneumatic operations in automation. For businesses dealing with these electromechanical devices, correctly identifying their HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code is paramount for accurate GST (Goods and Services Tax) compliance in India. The HSN system provides a globally standardized method for product classification, ensuring clarity in trade and taxation.

Solenoid Valves in the HSN System

Solenoid valves are generally classified under Chapter 84 of the HSN, which encompasses “Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.” This broad chapter is the appropriate home for various industrial and mechanical components, including valves that control the flow of liquids or gases.

The specific HSN code that most directly applies to solenoid valves, especially those used in refrigeration and air conditioning, is:

• 84818050 (18% GST): This code specifically covers “Expansion Valves And Solenoid Valves For Refrigerating And Air Conditioning Appliances And Machinery.” This highlights a significant application area for solenoid valves and gives a clear classification.

However, it’s important to consider the broader context of valves under HSN 8481: “Taps, Cocks, Valves And Similar Appliances For Pipes, Boiler Shells, Tanks, Vats Or The Like, Including Pressure-Reducing Valves And Thermostatically Controlled Valves.” Within this heading, other related HSN codes include:

• 84818090 (18% GST): This is a more general “Other” category for “Taps, Cocks, Valves And Similar Appliances… – Other Appliances.” A solenoid valve not specifically for refrigeration or air conditioning might fall under this broader category.
• 84818030 (18% GST): This covers “Industrial Valves (Excluding Pressure-Reducing Valves, And Thermostatically Controlled Valves).” Depending on its industrial application, a solenoid valve could potentially be classified here.

Other Related HSN Codes (and why they are different)

The provided data also lists other HSN codes containing the word “valve” but which refer to different types of products:

• 84099911 and 84099111 (28% GST): These pertain to “Valves, Inlet And Exhaust” for engines of heading 8407 or 8408 (internal combustion piston engines). These are engine-specific mechanical valves, distinct from electromechanical solenoid valves.
• 84158190, 841581, and 84158110 (28% GST): These relate to “Air Conditioning Machines” incorporating a “Valve For Reversal Of The Cooling Or Heat Cycle (Reversible Heat Pumps).” Here, “valve” refers to a component within the larger air conditioning unit, not the solenoid valve itself as a standalone product.
• 84752900 (18% GST): This covers “Machines For Assembling Electric Or Electronic Lamps, Tubes Or Valves Or Flash-Bulbs.” Here, “valves” refers to vacuum tubes (like old radio tubes), not flow control valves.
• 72279010 (18% GST): This is for “Valve Spring Steel Quality,” which is a raw material (steel) used to make valve springs, not a valve itself.
• 8540 (18% GST): This entire heading (e.g., 85401190, 85407100, 85407900, 85409100, 85401110, 85402000) is for “Thermionic, Cold Cathode Or Photo-Cathode Valves And Tubes” (like vacuum tubes, cathode-ray tubes). Again, these are electronic tubes, not electromechanical flow control valves.

The consistent GST rate for most solenoid valves and related appliances under HSN 8481 is 18%, with effective dates mostly from July 1, 2017.