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Electric motors is classified under HSN heading 8501. GST as on 26 October 2026: 18%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Electric motors?
GST on Electric motors as on 26 October 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.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | 8501 | If you sell electric motors and generators (other than generating sets), GST is 18%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 474 |
The GST rate on Electric motors is set by the CBIC rate notification entry that covers it. It can depend on how the goods are sold, for example packed and labelled or loose, and many rates changed with GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
8501 Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
850110 | Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 w |
85011011 | Micro motor |
85011012 | Stepper motor |
85011013 | Wiper motor |
85011019 | Other |
85011020 | Ac motor |
850120 | Other dc motors, dc generators, other than photovoltaic generators |
85012000 | Other dc motors, dc generators, other than photovoltaic generators |
850131 | Of an output not exceeding 750 w |
85013111 | Micro motor |
85013112 | Stepper motor |
85013113 | Wiper motor |
85013119 | Other |
85013120 | Dc generators |
850132 | Of an output exceeding 750 w but not exceeding 75 kw |
85013210 | Dc motor |
85013220 | Dc generators |
850133 | Of an output exceeding 75 kw but not exceeding 375 kw |
85013310 | Dc motors |
85013320 | Dc generators |
850134 | Of an output exceeding 375 kw |
85013410 | Of an output exceeding 375 kw but not exceeding 1,000 kw |
85013420 | Of an output exceeding 1,000 kw but not exceeding 2,000 kw |
85013430 | Of an output exceeding 2,000 kw but not exceeding 5,000 kw |
85013440 | Of an output exceeding 5,000 kw but not exceeding 10,000 kw |
85013450 | Of an output exceeding 10,000 kw |
850140 | Other ac motors, single-phase |
85014010 | Fractional horse power motor |
85014090 | Other |
850151 | Of an output not exceeding 750 w |
85015110 | Squirrel cage induction motor, 3 phase type |
85015120 | Slipring motor |
85015190 | Other |
850152 | Of an output exceeding 750 w but not exceeding 75 kw |
85015210 | Squirrel cage induction motor, 3 phase type |
85015220 | Slipring motor |
85015290 | Other |
850153 | Of an output exceeding 75 kw |
85015310 | Squirrel cage induction motor, 3 phase type |
85015320 | Slipring motor |
See all 63 codes on the Chapter 85 page.
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
Other common items
- Bulbs and lamps
8539 - Electric wires and cables
8544 - Batteries
8506 - Solar panels
8541 - Mobile phones (Cell phone)
8517 - Televisions
8528 - Inverters, UPS and chargers
8504 - Electric irons, room heaters and kettles (Iron box)
8516 - Insulation tape and adhesive tape
3919 - Electricity, water and gas meters
9028 - Hand tools (hammers, pliers, spanners, screwdrivers)
8203 - Power tools (drills, grinders)
8467
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
