HSN Code 85161000 -- – Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric (GST Rate 5%)

HSN Code 85161000

Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hair-dressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric smoothing irons; other electro-thermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545 electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters

HSN85161000

Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hair-dressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric smoothing irons; other electro-thermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545 electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters

5%
IGST
Schedule I
CGST2.5%
SGST/UTGST2.5%
CessNil
Heading: 8516
Subheading: 851610
Source: Notification No. 9/2025 - Central Tax (Rate)
Effective from: 2025-09-22
Last verified: 2026-06-03

When does this rate apply?

Use this HSN Code on tax invoices when supplying Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric . GST is charged at 5% (IGST for inter-state, or CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state). If the supply is exported under LUT, the rate is zero with no IGST charged.

This page is reviewed by CA Tirumalesh. For high-value or unusual transactions, confirm with the latest CBIC notification or consult a chartered accountant before invoicing.

Frequently asked questions

What is HSN Code 85161000?
HSN Code 85161000 is the official Harmonized System of Nomenclature code for Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating, as per the CBIC GST rate schedule.
What is the GST rate for HSN Code 85161000?
HSN Code 85161000 attracts GST at 5% (IGST). For intra-state supplies, this is split as CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5%. As per Notification No. 9/2025 - Central Tax (Rate).
Which chapter does HSN Code 85161000 belong to?
HSN Code 85161000 falls under Chapter 85 -- Electrical machinery and equipment of the GST tariff.
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