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Inverters, UPS and chargers is classified under HSN heading 8504. Main codes: 850440, 85044010, 85044021, 85044029, 85044030, 85044040. 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 Inverters, UPS and chargers?
GST on Inverters, UPS and chargers 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% | 8504 | Electrical transformers, rectifiers and other static converters and inductors are taxed at 18%, except chargers and charging stations for electric vehicles. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 477 |
GST rate on Inverters, UPS and chargers 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.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 14 November 2017 | 28% |
| 15 November 2017 | today | 18% |
The GST rate on Inverters, UPS and chargers 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.
8504 Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
850440 | Static converters |
85044010 | Electric inverter |
85044021 | Dip bridge rectifier |
85044029 | Other |
85044030 | Battery chargers |
85044040 | Voltage regulator and stabilizers (other than automatic) |
85044090 | Other |
See all 34 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 - 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 - Door and window fittings (hinges, handles, tower bolts)
8302
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.
