8608 HSN Code: Railway or road signalling equipment

HSN Sub Chapter 8608 represents Railway or road signalling equipment under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Railway or road signalling equipment correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 8608, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Railway or road signalling equipment.

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Chapter No	HSN Code	HSN Description	New GST Rate	Old GST Rate
86	8608	Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electomechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railway, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installation or air-fields; parts of the foregoing	18%	18%

HSN Code 8608

Chapter: 86

Description: Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electomechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railway, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installation or air-fields; parts of the foregoing

New GST Rate: 18% Old GST Rate: 18%

Tariff HSN	Description
86080010	Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electo-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railway, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installation or air-fields; parts of the foregoing : Railway and tramway track fixtures and fittings
86080020	Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electo-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railway, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installation or air-fields; parts of the foregoing : Mechanical equipment, not electrically powered for signalling to, or controlling, road rail or other vehicles, ships or aircraft
86080030	Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electo-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railway, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installation or air-fields; parts of the foregoing : Other traffic control equipment for railways
86080040	Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electo-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railway, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installation or air-fields; parts of the foregoing : Other traffic control equipment for roads or inland waterways including automatic traffic control equipment for use at ports and airports
86080090	Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electo-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railway, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installation or air-fields; parts of the foregoing : Other

HSN Code 86080010

Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electo-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railway, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installation or air-fields; parts of the foregoing : Railway and tramway track fixtures and fittings

HSN Code 86080020

HSN Code 86080030

HSN Code 86080040

HSN Code 86080090

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Order Number	Description
24(ii)/2019	Autometers Alliance Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Uttar Pradesh)
RAJ/AAR/2021-22/26	Ekam, (Prop. Vinay Singh Rawat) (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Rajasthan)

Order No. 24(ii)/2019

Autometers Alliance Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Uttar Pradesh)

Order No. RAJ/AAR/2021-22/26

Ekam, (Prop. Vinay Singh Rawat) (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Rajasthan)

What products are classified under HSN 8608

It includes Railway or road signalling equipment

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Railway or road signalling equipment?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Railway or road signalling equipment are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Railway or road signalling equipment?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Railway or road signalling equipment?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Railway or road signalling equipment 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.

What misclassification mistakes happen with Railway or road signalling equipment?

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 I repair and return Railway or road signalling equipment, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

What should my invoice and records include for Railway or road signalling equipment?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

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