Generator sets (diesel and petrol, DG sets) is classified under HSN heading 8502 (Electric generating sets and rotary converters). Main codes: 850211 of an output not exceeding 75 kva; 850212 of an output exceeding 75 kva but not exceeding 375 kva; 850213 of an output exceeding 375 kva. 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 Generator sets (diesel and petrol, DG sets)?
GST on Generator sets (diesel and petrol, DG sets) 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% | 8502 | If you sell electric generating sets (gensets) and rotary converters, GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 475 |
How to find the rate on an old invoice's date: GST rate on a past date.
8502 Electric generating sets and rotary converters
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
850211 | Of an output not exceeding 75 kva |
85021100 | Of an output not exceeding 75 kva |
850212 | Of an output exceeding 75 kva but not exceeding 375 kva |
85021200 | Of an output exceeding 75 kva but not exceeding 375 kva |
850213 | Of an output exceeding 375 kva |
85021310 | Of an output exceeding 375 kva but not exceeding 1,000 kva |
85021320 | Of an output exceeding 1,000 kva but not exceeding 1,500 kva |
85021330 | Of an output exceeding 1,500 kva but not exceeding 2,000 kva |
85021340 | Of an output exceeding 2,000 kva but not exceeding 5,000 kva |
85021350 | Of an output exceeding 5,000 kva but not exceeding 10,000 kva |
85021360 | Of an output exceeding 10,000 kva |
850220 | Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines |
85022010 | Electric portable generators of an output not exceeding 3.5 kva |
85022090 | Other |
See all 22 codes on the Chapter 85 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 (8502) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (850211, 850212, 850213, 850220) 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 Generator sets (diesel and petrol, DG sets)?
Generator sets (diesel and petrol, DG sets) is classified under HSN heading 8502 (Electric generating sets and rotary converters). Main codes: 850211 of an output not exceeding 75 kva; 850212 of an output exceeding 75 kva but not exceeding 375 kva; 850213 of an output exceeding 375 kva. 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 Generator sets (diesel and petrol, DG sets)?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Generator sets (diesel and petrol, DG sets) 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 Generator sets (diesel and petrol, DG sets) change in 2025?
No. GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 did not change the rate entries for Generator sets (diesel and petrol, DG sets).
What was the GST rate on Generator sets (diesel and petrol, DG sets) in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 18%.
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Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 9, 2026-11-01), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.