What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 84831091?

HSN code 84831091 (Gear & Shaft) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 84831091?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 84831091 is 15%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 84831091?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 84831091 is 8407 u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for gears / transmission shaft?

Crankshafts for engines are classified under 84831091, and crankshafts for sewing machines under 84831010, within heading 8483.

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Gear & Shaft HSN Code 8483

Q: What does HSN code 84831091 cover?

HSN code 84831091 covers Gear & Shaft. It sits under Chapter 84 – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof, 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.

Q: What is the HSN code for Gear & Shaft?

The HSN code for Gear & Shaft is 84831091, classified under Chapter 84 – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Transmission shafts, cranks, gears and gearing are classified under HSN heading 8483. Crankshafts for engines and other shafts each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

8483

Primary code

84831091

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

15%

Gear & Shaft HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 8483 (transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints)). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
84831010	Crank shafts for sewing machines	18%	7.5%
84831091	- Crank shaft for engines of heading	18%	15%

FTA preferential rates: 9 partner agreement(s) listed for 84831091; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 5 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for gear & shaft?

The HSN code for gear & shaft is 8483 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for gear & shaft the most common is 84831091, 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 gear & shaft is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for gear & shaft 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 842-digitNuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
84834-digit headingTRANSMISSION SHAFTS (INCLUDING CAM SHAFTS AND CRANK SHAFTS) AND CRANKS; BEARING HOUSINGS AND PLAIN SHAFT BEARINGS; GEARS AND GEARING; BALL OR ROLLER SCREWS; GEAR BOXES AND OTHER SPEED CHANGERS, INCLUDING TORQUE CONVERTERS; FLYWHEELS AND PULLEYS, INCLUDING PULLEY BLOCKS; CLUTCHES AND SHAFT COUPLINGS (INCLUDING UNIVERSAL JOINTS)
8483106-digit subheadingTransmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks :
848310918-digit tariff item- Crank shaft for engines of heading

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 gear & shaft

Gear & Shaft (HSN 8483) 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 84831091 — 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 gear & shaft

When gear & shaft (HSN 84831091) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 15%, AIDC 15%, 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: ₹40.3905. 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 gear & shaft is 8483 at the heading level, with 84831091 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.