Air compressors is classified under HSN heading 8414 (Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or…). Main codes: 841440 air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing; 841480 other. GST as on 1 November 2026: 18%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
Rates checked on 1 November 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v9, compiled from CBIC notifications
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What is the GST rate on Air compressors?
GST on Air compressors as on 1 November 2026: 18%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
| New GST rate | Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | Code | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | 8414 | If you sell air or vacuum pumps, compressors, fans, hoods with a fan and biological safety cabinets (not bicycle pumps or other hand pumps), GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 401 |
GST rate on Air compressors since 1 July 2017
The rate in force in each period, for old invoices, amended returns and audits. Each change came with a CBIC notification; the rate on any exact date is in the app. For an invoice dated around a change: GST rate on a past date.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 14 November 2017 | 28% |
| 15 November 2017 | today | 18% |
8414 Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters; gas-tight biological safety cabinets, whether or not fitted with filters
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
841440 | Air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing |
84144010 | Reciprocating air compressors |
84144020 | Centrifugal air compressors |
84144030 | Screw air compressors |
84144090 | Other |
841480 | Other |
84148011 | Of a kind used in air-conditioning equipment |
84148019 | Other |
84148020 | Free-piston generators for gas turbine |
84148030 | Turbo charger |
84148090 | Other |
See all 45 codes on the Chapter 84 page.
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
With aggregate turnover up to ₹5 crore in the previous year, write at least the 4-digit code (8414) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (841440, 841480) on every tax invoice. The HSN summary in Table 12 of GSTR-1 takes the same digits. Details: invoice rules under Notification 78/2020-Central Tax.
Questions
What is the HSN code for Air compressors?
Air compressors is classified under HSN heading 8414 (Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or…). Main codes: 841440 air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing; 841480 other. GST as on 1 November 2026: 18%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
What is the GST rate on Air compressors?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Air compressors is 18%, depending on the exact code and how it is sold or supplied (CBIC notification 9/2025-CT(R)). Reference only; check the notification.
Did the GST rate on Air compressors change in 2025?
No. GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 did not change the rate entries for Air compressors.
What was the GST rate on Air compressors in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 28%.
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