What products are classified under HSN 8516
It includes Electric heaters
HSN Sub Chapter 8516 represents Electric heaters under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Electric heaters correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 8516, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Electric heaters.
GST Rate for Electric heaters under HSN Code 8516. Understand Current Tax Rates, Exemptions, and Legal Classifications to Ensure Accurate Billing and GST Filing.
| Chapter No | HSN Code | HSN Description | New GST Rate | Old GST Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 8516 | Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electro-thermic 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 | 18% | 18% |
Chapter: 85
Description: Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electro-thermic 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
Following Tariff HSN code falls under Electric heaters:
| Tariff HSN | Description |
|---|---|
| Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters | |
| Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus : Storage heating radiators | |
| Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus : Other | |
| Electro-thermic hair-dressing or handdrying apparatus : Hair dryers | |
| Electro-thermic hair-dressing or handdrying apparatus : Other hair-dressing apparatus | |
| Electro-thermic hair-dressing or handdrying apparatus : Hand-drying apparatus | |
| Electric smoothing irons | |
| Microwave ovens | |
| Other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters | |
| Other electro-thermic appliances: Coffee or tea makers | |
| Other electro-thermic appliances: Toasters | |
| Other : Electro-thermic fluid heaters | |
| Other : Electrical or electronic devices for repelling insects (for example, mosquitoes or other similar kind of inscets) | |
| Other : Other | |
| Electric heating resistors | |
| Parts |
Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters
Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus : Storage heating radiators
Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus : Other
Electro-thermic hair-dressing or handdrying apparatus : Hair dryers
Electro-thermic hair-dressing or handdrying apparatus : Other hair-dressing apparatus
Electro-thermic hair-dressing or handdrying apparatus : Hand-drying apparatus
Electric smoothing irons
Microwave ovens
Other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters
Other electro-thermic appliances: Coffee or tea makers
Other electro-thermic appliances: Toasters
Other : Electro-thermic fluid heaters
Other : Electrical or electronic devices for repelling insects (for example, mosquitoes or other similar kind of inscets)
Other : Other
Electric heating resistors
Parts
| Order Number | Description |
|---|---|
| M/S. Heavy Vehicles Factory (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu) | |
| V.V. Enterprises Private Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu) |
M/S. Heavy Vehicles Factory (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
V.V. Enterprises Private Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
It includes Electric heaters
Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Electric heaters are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.
If your outward supply of Electric heaters is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.
Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.
If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.
Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Electric heaters is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.
The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.