CNC machines and lathes (VMC and wire-cut EDM) is classified under HSN headings 8457, 8458, 8459, 8460, 8461, 8456. 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).
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What is the GST rate on CNC machines and lathes (VMC and wire-cut EDM)?
GST on CNC machines and lathes (VMC and wire-cut EDM) 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% | 8456 | If you sell machine tools that work any material by laser, ultrasonic, electro-discharge (EDM), electrochemical, electron-beam, ion-beam or plasma-arc removal, GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 442 |
| 18% | 18% | 8457 | If you sell machining centres, single-station unit construction machines and multi-station transfer machines for working metal, GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 443 |
| 18% | 18% | 8458 | If you sell metal-cutting lathes, including turning centres, GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 444 |
| 18% | 18% | 8459 | If you sell metal-working machine tools for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping (not lathes), GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 445 |
| 18% | 18% | 8460 | If you sell machine tools that grind, sharpen, hone, lap, polish or deburr metal using grinding stones or abrasives (not gear-cutting or gear-finishing machines), GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 446 |
| 18% | 18% | 8461 | If you sell metal-working machine tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting or sawing, and other metal-removing machine tools not listed elsewhere, GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 447 |
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8457 Machining centres, unit construction machines (single station) and multi-station transfer machines, for working metal
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
845710 | Machining centres |
84571010 | Horizontal |
84571020 | Vertical |
845720 | Unit construction machines (single station) |
84572010 | Unit head boring |
84572020 | Unit head drilling |
84572090 | Other |
845730 | Multi-station transfer machines |
84573010 | Rotary type |
84573020 | In-line type |
84573090 | Other |
8458 Lathes (including turning centres) for removing metal
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
845811 | Numerically controlled |
84581100 | Numerically controlled |
845819 | Other |
84581911 | Horizontal bar, swiss type |
84581912 | Base sliding head type |
84581913 | Horizontal chucking |
84581919 | Other |
84581990 | Other |
845891 | Numerically controlled |
84589100 | Numerically controlled |
845899 | Other |
84589910 | Automatic, multi-spindle bar |
84589920 | Automatic, multi-spindle chucking |
84589931 | Capstans lathes |
84589932 | Turrets lathes |
84589933 | Capstan and turret combination lathes |
84589934 | Copying lathes |
84589935 | Multi-tool and production lathes |
84589941 | Crankshaft lathes |
84589942 | Relieving lathes |
84589943 | Wheel and axle lathes |
84589951 | Tool-room type |
84589959 | Other |
84589990 | Other |
8459 Machine-tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
845910 | Way-type unit head machines |
84591000 | Way-type unit head machines |
845921 | Numerically controlled |
84592100 | Numerically controlled |
845929 | Other |
84592910 | Bench and pillar |
84592920 | Pillar or columns, multi-spindle |
84592930 | Radial |
84592940 | Deep hole |
84592950 | Multi head drilling machines |
84592990 | Other |
845931 | Numerically controlled |
84593100 | Numerically controlled |
845939 | Other |
84593910 | Vertical turning or boring |
84593990 | Other |
845940 | Other boring machines |
84594010 | Machine-tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458 - other boring machines : jig boring machines horizontal |
84594020 | Machine-tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458 - other boring machines : fine boring machines, horizontal |
84594030 | Machine-tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458 - other boring machines : fine boring machines, vertical |
84594090 | Machine-tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458 - other boring machines : other |
845941 | Numerically controlled |
84594110 | Jig boring machines, horizontal |
84594120 | Fine boring machines, horizontal |
84594130 | Fine boring machines, vertical |
84594190 | Other |
845949 | Other |
84594910 | Jig boring machines, horizontal |
84594920 | Fine boring machines, horizontal |
84594930 | Fine boring machines, vertical |
84594990 | Other |
845951 | Numerically controlled |
84595110 | Horizontal |
84595120 | Vertical |
84595130 | Universal |
84595190 | Other |
845959 | Other |
84595910 | Horizontal |
84595920 | Vertical |
84595930 | Universal |
See all 55 codes on the Chapter 84 page.
8460 Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
84601100 | Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461 - flat-surface grinding machines, in which the positioning in any one axis can be set up to an accuracy of at least 0.01 mm:numerically controlled |
846012 | Numerically controlled |
84601200 | Numerically controlled |
846019 | Other |
84601900 | Other |
84602100 | Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461 - other grinding machines, in which the positioning in any one axis can be set up to an accuracy of at least 0.01 mm: numerically controlled |
846022 | Centreless grinding machines, numerically controlled |
84602200 | Centreless grinding machines, numerically controlled |
846023 | Other cylindrical grinding machines, numerically controlled |
84602300 | Other cylindrical grinding machines, numerically controlled |
846024 | Other, numerically controlled |
84602400 | Other, numerically controlled |
846029 | Other |
84602910 | Cylindrical grinders |
84602920 | Internal grinders |
84602930 | Centreless grinders |
84602940 | Profile grinders |
84602990 | Other |
846031 | Numerically controlled |
84603100 | Numerically controlled |
846039 | Other |
84603910 | Grinder, tool or cutter |
84603990 | Other |
846040 | Honing or lapping machines |
84604011 | Vertical, single spindle |
84604012 | Vertical, multi-spindle |
84604013 | Horizontal |
84604019 | Other |
84604020 | Lapping machines |
846090 | Other |
84609010 | Polishing and buffing machines |
84609090 | Other |
8461 Machine-tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing, sawing, cutting-off and other machine-tools working by removing metal or cermets, not elsewhere specified or included
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
846120 | Shaping or slotting machines |
84612011 | Die and punch shaping machines |
84612019 | Other |
84612020 | Slotting machines |
846130 | Broaching machines |
84613010 | Vertical |
84613020 | Horizontal |
84613090 | Other |
846140 | Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines |
84614011 | Bevel gear cutting |
84614012 | Gear cutting spiral bevel and /or hypoid |
84614013 | Gear slotter or planar formed cutter type |
84614014 | Gear milling formed disc cutter type |
84614019 | Other |
84614021 | Single or double wheel disc type gear grinder |
84614022 | Formed wheel gear grinder |
84614023 | Gear shaver |
84614024 | Gear tooth, rounding, chamfering or burring |
84614025 | Gear shaper, spur and helical |
84614026 | Gear hobber, spur and helical |
84614029 | Other |
846150 | Sawing or cutting-off machines |
84615011 | Band saw, horizontal |
84615012 | Band saw, vertical |
84615013 | Circular saw, cold |
84615014 | Circular saw, hot |
84615015 | Hack saw |
84615019 | Other |
84615021 | Abrasive wheel cutting-off machines |
84615029 | Other |
846190 | Other |
84619000 | Other |
8456 Machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes, water-jet cutting machines
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
84561000 | Machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes - operated by laser or other light or photonbeam processes |
845611 | Operated by laser |
84561100 | Operated by laser |
845612 | Operated by other light or photon beam processes |
84561200 | Operated by other light or photon beam processes |
845620 | Operated by ultrasonic processes |
84562000 | Operated by ultrasonic processes |
845630 | Operated by electro-discharge processes |
84563000 | Operated by electro-discharge processes |
845640 | Operated by plasma arc processes |
84564000 | Operated by plasma arc processes |
845650 | Water-jet cutting machines |
84565000 | Water-jet cutting machines |
845690 | Other |
84569010 | For dry-etching patterns on semi-conductor materials |
84569020 | Electro-chemical machines |
84569090 | Other |
84569100 | Machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes - other: for dry-etching patterns on semi-conductor materials |
84569910 | Machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes - other: other - electro chemical machines |
84569990 | Machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes - other: other - other |
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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 (8457, 8458, 8459, 8460, 8461, 8456) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (845710, 845720, 845730, 845811, …) 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 CNC machines and lathes (VMC and wire-cut EDM)?
CNC machines and lathes (VMC and wire-cut EDM) is classified under HSN headings 8457, 8458, 8459, 8460, 8461, 8456. 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 CNC machines and lathes (VMC and wire-cut EDM)?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on CNC machines and lathes (VMC and wire-cut EDM) 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 CNC machines and lathes (VMC and wire-cut EDM) change in 2025?
No. GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 did not change the rate entries for CNC machines and lathes (VMC and wire-cut EDM).
What was the GST rate on CNC machines and lathes (VMC and wire-cut EDM) in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 18%.
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