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Terminal HSN Code

GST rates and HSN code for Terminal.

ChapterDescriptionHSN CodeRate (%)CESS (%)Effective DateRate Revision
ServicesConstruction Services Of Commercial Buildings Such As Office Buildings, Exhibition & Marriage Halls, Malls, Hotels, Restaurants, Airports, Rail Or Road Terminals, Parking Garages, Petrol And Service Stations, Theatres And Other Similar Buildings.9954141.5/5/7.5/12/18Nil 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. Provided that credit of input tax charged on goods and services has not been taken [Please refer to Explanation no. (iv)]. Provided that where the services are supplied to a Government Entity, they should have been procured by the said entity in relation to a work entrusted to it by the Central Government, State Government, Union territory or local authority, as the case may be. Provided that carpet area of the affordable residential apartments as specified in the entry in column (3) relating to this item, is not less than 50 per cent. of the total carpet area of all the apartments in the project; Provided also that for the purpose of determining whether the apartments at the time of supply of the service are affordable residential apartments covered by sub- clause (a) of clause (xvi) of paragraph 4 below or not, value of the apartments shall be the value of similar apartments booked nearest to the date of signing of the contract for supply of the service specified in the entry in column (3) relating to this item; Provided also that in case it finally turns out that the carpet area of the affordable residential apartments booked or sold before or after completion, for which gross amount actually charged was forty five lakhs rupees or less and the actual carpet area was within the limits prescribed in sub- clause (a) of clause (xvi) of paragraph 4 below, was less than 50 per cent. of the total carpet area of all the apartments in the project, the recipient of the service, that is, the promoter shall be liable to pay such amount of tax on reverse charge basis as is equal to the difference between the tax payable on the service at the applicable rate but for the rate prescribed herein and the tax actually paid at the rate prescribed herein; Provided that the central tax at the rate specified in column (4) shall be paid in cash, that is, by debiting the electronic cash ledger only; Provided also that credit of input tax charged on goods and services used in supplying the service hasnot been taken except to the extent as prescribed in Annexure I in the case of REP other than RREP and in Annexure II in the case of RREP; Provided also that the registered person shall pay, by debit in the electronic credit ledger or electronic cash ledger, an amount equivalent to the input tax credit attributable to construction in a project, time of supply of which is on or after 1st April, 2019, which shall be calculated in the manner as prescribed in the Annexure I in the case of REP other than RREP and in Annexure II in the case of RREP; Provided also that where a registered person (landowner- promoter) who transfers development right or FSI (including additional FSI) to a promoter (developer- promoter) against consideration, wholly or partly, in the form of construction of apartments,- (i) the developer- promoter shall pay tax on supply of construction of apartments to the landowner- promoter, and (ii) such landowner – promoter shall be eligible for credit of taxes charged from him by the developer promoter towards the supply of construction of apartments by developer- promoter to him, provided the landowner- promoter further supplies such apartments to his buyers before issuance of completion certificate or first occupation, whichever is earlier, and pays tax on the same which is not less than the amount of tax charged from him on construction of such apartments by the developer- promoter. Explanation. – (i) “developer- promoter” is a promoter who constructs or converts a building into apartments or develops a plot for sale, (ii) “landowner- promoter” is a promoter who transfers the land or development rights or FSI to a developer- promoter for construction of apartments and receives constructed apartments against such transferred rights and sells such apartments to his buyers independently. Provided also that eighty percent of value of input and input services, [other than services by way of grant of development rights, long term lease of land (against upfront payment in the form of premium, salami, development charges etc.) or FSI (including additional FSI), electricity, high speed diesel, motor spirit, natural gas], used in supplying the service shall be received from registered supplier only; Provided also that inputs and input services on which tax is paid on reverse charge basis shall be deemed to have been purchased from registered person; Provided also that where value of input and input services received from registered suppliers during the financial year (or part of the financial year till the date of issuance of completion certificate or first occupation of the project, whichever is earlier) falls short of the said threshold of 80 per cent., tax shall be paid by the promoter on value of input and input services comprising such shortfall at the rate of eighteen percent on reverse charge basis and all the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) shall apply to him as if he is the person liable for paying the tax in relation to the supply of such goods or services or both; Provided also that notwithstanding anything contained herein above, where cement is received from an unregistered person, the promoter shall pay tax on supply of such cement at the applicable rates on reverse charge basis and all the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), shall apply to him as if he is the person liable for paying the tax in relation to such supply of cement; (Please refer to the illustrations in annexure III) Explanation. – 1. The promoter shall maintain project wise account of inward supplies from registered and unregistered supplier and calculate tax payments on the shortfall at the end of the financial year and shall submit the same in the prescribed form electronically on the common portal by end of the quarter following the financial year. The tax liability on the shortfall of inward supplies from unregistered person so determined shall be added to his output tax liability in the month not later than the month of June following the end of the financial year. 2. Notwithstanding anything contained in Explanation 1 above, tax on cement received from unregistered person shall be paid in the month in which cement is received. 3. Input Tax Credit not availed shall be reported every month by reporting the same as ineligible credit in GSTR-3B [Row No. 4 (D)(2)]. Provided that in case of ongoing project, the registered person shall exercise one time option in the Form at Annexure IV to pay central tax on construction of apartments in a project at the rates as specified for item (ie) or (if), as the case may be, by the 20th of May, 2019; Provided also that where the option is not exercised in Form at annexure IV by the 20th of May, 2019, option to pay tax at the rates as applicable to item (i) or (ia) or (ib) or (ic) or (id) above, as the case may be, shall be deemed to have been exercised; Provided also that invoices for supply of the service can be issued during the period from 1st April 2019 to 20th May 2019 before exercising the option, but such invoices shall be in accordance with the option to be exercised.;01/04/2019 25/01/2018 13/10/2017 21/09/2017 22/08/2017

Understanding the “Terminal” HSN Code

The term “terminal” can refer to a wide array of products and services, ranging from electrical connectors to large transportation hubs. Consequently, there isn’t a single “Terminal HSN Code.” Instead, the correct HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) or SAC (Services Accounting Code) depends entirely on the specific nature and function of the “terminal” in question. Understanding this distinction is vital for accurate GST compliance in India.

Let’s break down the different types of “terminals” and their corresponding HSN/SAC classifications.

Electrical and Electronic Terminals: Connecting the Wires

When we talk about electrical or electronic terminals, we typically mean components used to make electrical connections. These include terminal blocks, lugs, connectors, and other wiring accessories. These goods primarily fall under Chapter 85: 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.

Specific HSN codes for these types of terminals often include:

  • 8536: This heading covers “Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts.” Within this, you’ll find codes like:
    • 85369090: This is a very common code for “Other apparatus” for making connections, often including various types of terminal blocks and connectors.
    • 85366990: For “Other connectors” including PCB-type plug and socket connectors for printed circuits.
  • 8538: This heading is for “Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8535, 8536 or 8537.” Many electrical terminals, particularly terminal blocks, fall under:
    • 85389000: This code covers “Other” parts suitable for use with electrical apparatus, frequently including general electrical terminal blocks and accessories.
    • 85381010: For specific parts of electrical cabinets, which might include internal terminal components.

The GST rate for most electrical and electronic terminals, falling under Chapter 85, is generally 18%. This applies to items like terminal blocks, connectors, and other wiring accessories.

Computer Terminals: Human-Machine Interface

A “computer terminal” refers to an electronic hardware device that allows a user to input data and display output from a computer system. This can range from simple text-based terminals to modern thin clients or point-of-sale (POS) terminals.

These products are typically classified under Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.

Common HSN codes for computer terminals and related parts include:

  • 8471: This heading covers “Automatic data processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.”
    • 84713090: This can include touch computers and other similar integrated terminals.
    • 84718000: For other units of automatic data processing machines, such as multi-user network computing terminals.
    • 84719000: For other components or accessories.
  • 8473: This heading is for “Parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 8470 to 8472.”
    • 84733099: This is a frequently used code for various parts for industrial or personal computers, which can include wiring terminals or specific terminal modules used within a computer system.

The GST rate for most computer terminals and their parts is 18%.

Construction Services for Transportation Terminals: Building Connectivity

When “terminal” refers to a large-scale infrastructure like an airport terminal, railway terminal, or bus terminal, we are talking about construction services, not a physical product. These are classified under Services Accounting Codes (SAC) rather than HSN codes. All construction services fall under Chapter 99: Services.

  • 995414: This SAC code specifically covers “Construction Services of Commercial Buildings such as Office Buildings, Exhibition & Marriage Halls, Malls, Hotels, Restaurants, Airports, Rail or Road Terminals, Parking Garages, Petrol And Service Stations, Theatres And Other Similar Buildings.”

The GST rate for these large-scale construction services, including those for transportation terminals, is generally 18%. There can be complex conditions and specific rates within construction services (as seen in the provided data, often related to affordable housing projects), but for commercial terminals, the 18% rate typically applies.

FAQs

What is the HSN code for an electrical terminal block?

Electrical terminal blocks are typically found under HSN 85369090 or 85389000.

What is the GST rate for electrical terminals?

The GST rate for most electrical terminals is 18%.

What HSN code applies to a PCB terminal connector?

PCB terminal connectors are usually classified under HSN 85369090 or 85366990.

What is the HSN code for a computer terminal device?

A computer terminal (like a POS terminal or thin client) typically falls under HSN 8471 or its sub-headings, such as 84713090 or 84718000.

When did these GST rates for terminals become effective?

The GST rates for most electrical and computer terminals, and general construction services, became effective from July 1, 2017. Specific sub-rates for construction, as detailed in the data, saw revisions on various dates like April 1, 2019, and January 25, 2018.

Why is accurate HSN/SAC classification critical for “terminal” products/services?

Accurate HSN/SAC classification ensures correct GST application, proper invoicing, and compliance with tax regulations, preventing potential penalties and facilitating smooth business operations.

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