Capacitors is classified under HSN heading 8532 (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set)). 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 Capacitors?
GST on Capacitors 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% | 8532 | If you sell electrical capacitors, whether fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set), GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 504 |
How to find the rate on an old invoice's date: GST rate on a past date.
8532 Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set)
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
853210 | Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50 or 60 hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors) |
85321000 | Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50 or 60 hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors) |
853221 | Tantalum |
85322100 | Tantalum |
853222 | Aluminium electrolytic |
85322200 | Aluminium electrolytic |
853223 | Ceramic dielectric, single layer |
85322300 | Ceramic dielectric, single layer |
853224 | Ceramic dielectric, multilayer |
85322400 | Ceramic dielectric, multilayer |
853225 | Dielectric of paper or plastics |
85322500 | Dielectric of paper or plastics |
853229 | Other |
85322910 | Of dielectric of mica |
85322990 | Other |
853230 | Variable or adjustable (preset) capacitors |
85323000 | Variable or adjustable (preset) capacitors |
853290 | PARTS |
85329000 | PARTS |
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 (8532) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (853210, 853221, 853222, 853223, …) 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 Capacitors?
Capacitors is classified under HSN heading 8532 (Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set)). 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 Capacitors?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Capacitors 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 Capacitors change in 2025?
No. GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 did not change the rate entries for Capacitors.
What was the GST rate on Capacitors in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 18%.
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