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LED Bulb HSN Code and GST Classification

LED bulbs are now used in almost every home, shop, office and factory in place of old tube lights and filament bulbs. They save power and give better light for a longer time.

To use the LED bulb HSN code correctly and apply the right GST rate , traders, electricians and businesses need to know how LED bulbs are classified under HSN and how GST usually applies after the changes from 22 September 2025.

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HSN Code for LED Bulbs and Applicable GST Rates

Under GST, LED bulbs and many other LED based lamps are classified in the chapter that covers electrical machinery and equipment. The main HSN family for LED lamps covers electric lamps and lighting units that use light emitting diodes as the source of light.

In normal trade practice, standard LED bulbs for home and office use are mapped to this LED lamp family, while complete fittings such as LED panels and street lights are placed in the family that covers lighting fittings . The HSN code stays the same for a wide range of wattages and shapes as long as they are sold as LED lamps or fittings.

LED Bulb HSN Code Classification and GST Rates

Here are some commonly used HSN codes and GST rates for this category

Section Classification

Section No Section Title Section Description
16 Guide to HSN Section 16 MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES
20 Guide to HSN Section 20 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES

Chapter Classification

Chapter No Chapter Title Chapter Description
85 Electrical Machinery Equipment 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
94 Furniture & Mattresses, with Lamps & Fittings Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishing; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated building

4 Digit HSN Code Classification

HSN Code HSN Code Title GST Rate
8539 Electric lamps & units 18%
9405 Lighting Fittings 5%

8 Digit HSN Code Classification

HSN Code HSN Code Title GST Rate
85391000 Sealed Beam Lamp Units 18%
85392110 Miniature Halogen Lamp 18%
85392120 Auto Halogen Lamp (Other) 18%
85392190 Other Tungsten Halogen Lamps (NES) 18%
85392200 Filament Lamps (≤200W, >100V) 18%
85392910 Low-Cost Bulb (<= ₹20) 18%
85392920 Torch Bulbs 18%
85392930 Miniature Bulbs 18%
85392940 Electrical Filament Lamps 18%
85392990 Other Filament Lamps Excluding UV & Infra-Red Lamps 18%
85393110 CFL lamps 18%
85393190 Other fluorescent lamps 18%
85393210 Mercury vapour lamps 18%
85393220 Sodium vapour lamps 18%
85393230 Metal Halide Lamp 18%
85393910 Electric Discharge Lamps 18%
85393990 Discharge lamps: Other 18%
85394100 Arc-lamps 18%
85394900 UV/Infra-red lamps 18%
85395000 Diodes, Transistors, and Similar Semiconductor Devices 18%
85395100 LED Light Sources and Modules 18%
85395200 LED Light Sources and LED Lamps 18%
85399010 Parts | Parts Of Fluorescent Tube Lamps 18%
85399020 Parts | Parts Of Arc-Lamps 18%
85399090 Other Electric Lamps & Lighting Equipment 18%
94051010 Wall Lamps (Electric) 18%
94051020 Other Electric Ceiling/Wall Lighting Fittings 18%
94051090 Table Lamps (Electric) 18%
94051100 Chandeliers (LED use only) 18%
94051900 Chandeliers (Other) 18%
94052010 Other Electric Table/Desk/Bedside/Floor Lamps 18%
94052090 Christmas Tree Lighting Sets 18%
94052100 Electric LED table, desk, bedside, or floor-standing luminaires 18%
94052900 Electric luminaires, other 18%
94053000 Searchlights/Spotlights (Electric) 18%
94053100 LED Christmas Lights 18%
94053900 Christmas tree lighting sets 12%
94054010 Other Electric Lamps/Lighting Fittings 18%
94054090 Hurricane Lanterns 18%
94054100 Photovoltaic LED Luminaires 18%
94054200 LED Luminaires 18%
94054900 Other Electric Luminaires And Fittings 18%
94055000 Non-electrical luminaires 12%
94055010 Miner' Safety Lamps 18%
94055020 Kerosene Pressure Lanterns 18%
94055031 Other Oil Pressure Lamps 18%
94055039 Solar Lanterns/Lamps 18%
94055040 Metal Oil Lamps (Other) 18%
94055051 Other Oil Lamps (Other) 18%
94055059 Plastic Illuminated Signs/Name-Plates 18%
94056010 Other Material Illuminated Signs/Name-Plates 18%
94056090 Greenhouses (Ready-to-Assemble) 18%
94056100 LED Illuminated Sign 12%
94056900 Illuminated signs, name-plates: Other 12%
94059100 Glass Parts, Including Parts for Kerosene Pressure Lanterns 18%
94059200 Plastic Parts: Kerosene Lantern Parts Including Gas Mantles 18%
94059900 Parts of kerosene pressure lanterns including gas 5%

* GST rates may vary based on the latest GST notifications

How to Classify LED Bulbs for GST Filing?

For GST filing , the first step is to see whether the product is a simple LED bulb or tube, or a complete lighting fitting. Loose LED bulbs and tubes that are fitted into holders are generally classified in the LED lamp family, while complete fittings with fixed LED modules and housings are often kept in the lighting fittings family.

LED strips that are used mainly as lighting can be treated in line with the LED lamp family where they meet the technical description of electric lamps. If the product is sold as a decorative strip with many possible uses, the business should match the detailed description in the tariff before deciding the HSN code. The GST rate may vary depending on specific notifications and conditions, especially for products that are part of special energy saving schemes.

In the accounting software, each LED bulb item is given a clear description, the chosen HSN code and the 18% GST rate. When an invoice is made, the system prints the HSN code, value and tax, so that both seller and buyer can see the classification used for LED bulbs.

LED Lighting Products HSN Code Overview

LED lighting products cover many items such as bulbs, tubes, panels, street lights, flood lights and industrial high bay lights. Even though these products look very different, many of them sit in one of two main HSN families. One family is for LED lamps such as bulbs and tubes. The other family is for lighting fittings such as panels and street lights.

For day to day billing, a dealer can keep all LED bulbs and tubes under the lamp family and all complete fittings under the fittings family. Each item code in the software records the correct HSN code and the 18% GST rate. At the time of GST filing, the system can produce a report that shows total taxable value and tax under each HSN family for LED products.

If a future notification gives a special rate for a particular class of LED products, such as a concession for certain public projects, the rate for those items can be updated from the effective date. Older invoices will still show the original rate, while new invoices will show the changed GST rate against the same HSN code.

Conclusion

LED bulb HSN codes group LED lamps and fittings into clear families in the electrical machinery and lighting chapters. After the move to the three slab GST structure from 22 September 2025, most LED bulbs and other LED lighting products normally attract 18% GST.

By mapping LED bulbs, tubes and fittings to the correct HSN families and using the right GST rate in every invoice and GST return, traders and businesses can keep billing simple, support smooth input tax credit for buyers and reduce the risk of questions about the GST treatment of LED lighting products.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HSN code for LED bulbs?

Standard LED bulbs are generally classified in the electric lamp family that covers LED lamps. This family is used for many shapes and wattages of LED bulbs sold for homes, shops and offices.

What GST rate applies to LED bulbs?

Most LED bulbs are standard rated at 18% after the shift to the new three slab structure from 22 September 2025, unless a special notification gives a different rate for a very specific LED product.

Are LED strips and LED bulbs under the same HSN code?

LED strips that are mainly used as lighting can be classified in line with the LED lamp family, while special decorative strips may need a closer match with the detailed tariff notes. The GST rate may vary where special rules apply.

How to file LED bulb HSN code in GST returns?

In GST returns, outward supplies of LED bulbs are reported under the LED lamp HSN family. The accounting software can generate an HSN wise summary that shows total value and tax for LED bulbs under that code.

Is GST different for commercial LED lighting products?

For most products, the GST rate depends on the type of LED item and its HSN code rather than on whether it is used in a home or a commercial building. Many commercial LED fittings also fall in the standard 18% slab.