HSN code for electric wire.
Electric wire is classified under HSN code 8544 (INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE). The GST rate is 18%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
This code covers insulated wires and cables used for electrical transmission and communication, including coaxial cables and optical fibre cables with individual sheaths. It includes products whether or not they have connectors attached.
gst rate for electric wire
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 9% + 9% | Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including co-axial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors | Sch II S.No 5169/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22
invoice examples at 18%
Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹10,000
- CGST @ 9%₹900
- SGST @ 9%₹900
- Invoice total₹11,800
Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹1,00,000
- IGST @ 18%₹18,000
- Invoice total₹1,18,000
also searched as
more specific codes under 8544
- 854411OF COPPER:
- 854419OTHER :
- 854420CO-AXIAL CABLE AND OTHER CO-AXIAL ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS :
- 854430IGNITION WIRING SETS AND OTHER WIRING SETS OF A KIND USED IN VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT OR SHIPS
- 85444111INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTH
- 85444119INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTH
- 85444120INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTH
- 85444130INSULATED (INCLUDING ENAMELLED OR ANODISED) WIRE, CABLE (INCLUDING CO-AXIAL CABLE) AND OTH
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 8544 code page → · chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts there
compiled from official CBIC sources · not tax advice — verify with your tax advisor before filing