Wifi Adapter HSN Code

Understanding Your Wifi Adapter’s HSN Code for GST

In today’s interconnected world, Wifi adapters are essential for enabling wireless internet connectivity for countless devices. For businesses dealing with these compact yet crucial pieces of technology in India, identifying the correct Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code is paramount for seamless Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance. Unlike the limited data provided, which focuses on adapter ball bearings, Wifi adapters fall under a different, more relevant category related to communication and data processing.

Wifi adapters are primarily classified under HSN 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. More specifically, they generally fall within the subheadings related to telecommunication apparatus and automatic data processing machines.

Common HSN codes for Wifi adapters, including USB dongles and internal cards, often include:

• 8517: This broad heading covers “Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network).” Many Wifi adapters, being apparatus for wireless data transmission, are categorized here, often under sub-codes like 85176290 or 85176990 (for “other” apparatus for the transmission or reception of data in a wireless network). The GST rate for these is typically 12% or 18% depending on the specific classification and interpretation.
• 8471: This chapter deals with “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.” Some Wifi adapters, particularly those that function as “other units of automatic data processing machines” or “network interface cards,” might be classified under HSN 8471, often under codes like 84718000 or 84719000. The GST rate for these is generally 18%.

The specific HSN code can vary slightly based on the adapter’s primary function, its form factor (USB dongle vs. internal card), and the precise wording of the HSN sub-headings. Businesses should carefully consider the product’s description and consult official GST guidelines to ensure accurate classification. The data initially provided, referring to “Adapter Ball Bearings,” is for mechanical components and not relevant to Wifi adapters.