What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 85311010?

HSN code 85311010 (Alarm (Burglar/Fire)) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 85311010?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 85311010 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 85311010 cover?

HSN code 85311010 covers Alarm (Burglar/Fire). It sits under Chapter 85 – Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, in Section XVI – MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 85311010?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 85311010 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for an alarm?

Burglar alarms are classified under 85311010 and fire alarms under 85311020, within heading 8531.

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Alarm (Burglar/Fire) HSN Code 8531

Q: What is the HSN code for Alarm (Burglar/Fire)?

The HSN code for Alarm (Burglar/Fire) is 85311010, classified under Chapter 85 – Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (alarms, bells) is classified under HSN heading 8531. Burglar and fire alarms each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

8531

Primary code

85311010

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Alarm (Burglar/Fire) HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 8531 (electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
85311010	Burglar alarm	18%	10%
85311020	Fire alarm	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 85311010; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 6 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for alarm (burglar/fire)?

The HSN code for alarm (burglar/fire) is 8531 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for alarm (burglar/fire) the most common is 85311010, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How alarm (burglar/fire) is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for alarm (burglar/fire) narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 852-digitElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
85314-digit headingELECTRIC SOUND OR VISUAL SIGNALLING APPARATUS (FOR EXAMPLE, BELLS, SIRENS, INDICATOR PANELS, BURGLAR OR FIRE ALARMS), OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADING 8512 OR 8530
8531106-digit subheadingBurglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus :
853110108-digit tariff itemBurglar alarm

Section XVI — MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES

GST on alarm (burglar/fire)

Alarm (Burglar/Fire) (HSN 8531) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 85311010 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported alarm (burglar/fire)

When alarm (burglar/fire) (HSN 85311010) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

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Conclusion

The HSN code for alarm (burglar/fire) is 8531 at the heading level, with 85311010 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.