Carbide inserts and tool tips is classified under HSN heading 8209 (Plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets). 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 Carbide inserts and tool tips?
GST on Carbide inserts and tool tips 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% | 8209 | If you sell unmounted plates, sticks, tips and similar parts for tools, made of cermets (metal-ceramic), GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 369 |
How to find the rate on an old invoice's date: GST rate on a past date.
8209 Plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
820900 | Plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets |
82090010 | Tungsten carbide tips |
82090090 | Other |
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 (8209) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (820900) 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 Carbide inserts and tool tips?
Carbide inserts and tool tips is classified under HSN heading 8209 (Plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets). 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 Carbide inserts and tool tips?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Carbide inserts and tool tips 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 Carbide inserts and tool tips change in 2025?
No. GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 did not change the rate entries for Carbide inserts and tool tips.
What was the GST rate on Carbide inserts and tool tips in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 18%.
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