HSN code for electrical switch.
Electrical switch is classified under HSN code 8536 (ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR SWITCHING OR PROTECTING ELECTRICAL). The GST rate is 18%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
This code covers connectors and connection devices designed specifically for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles, and optical cables. These are switching, protecting, or connecting apparatus used in optical fibre networks and systems.
gst rate for electrical switch
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 9% + 9% | 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, lampholders, and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables | Sch II S.No 5089/2025-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
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 8536 code page → · chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts there
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