What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 84521011?

HSN code 84521011 (Sewing Machine) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 84521011?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 84521011 is 10%. 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 84521011?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 84521011 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for a sewing machine?

Household sewing machines with electric motor are classified under 84521011, and hand-operated under 84521012, within heading 8452.

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Sewing Machine HSN Code 8452

Q: What does HSN code 84521011 cover?

HSN code 84521011 covers Sewing Machine. 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 Sewing Machine?

The HSN code for Sewing Machine is 84521011, classified under Chapter 84 – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

5% IGSTSchedule I

Sewing machines (other than book-sewing) are classified under HSN heading 8452. Machines with electronic controls/motor and hand-operated machines each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

8452

Primary code

84521011

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Sewing Machine HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 8452 (sewing machines, other than book-sewing machines of heading 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
84521011	- With electronic controls or electric motors	5%	10%
84521012	- Hand operated	5%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 84521011; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for sewing machine?

The HSN code for sewing machine is 8452 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for sewing machine the most common is 84521011, which attracts 5% 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 sewing machine is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for sewing machine 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
84524-digit headingSEWING MACHINES, OTHER THAN BOOK-SEWING MACHINES OF HEADING 8440; FURNITURE, BASES AND COVERS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR SEWING MACHINES; SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES
8452106-digit subheadingSewing machines of the household type :
845210118-digit tariff item- With electronic controls or electric motors

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 sewing machine

Sewing Machine (HSN 8452) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 84521011 — 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 sewing machine

When sewing machine (HSN 84521011) 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, and Compensation Cess 0.125%.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.4181. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 84521011 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for sewing machine is 8452 at the heading level, with 84521011 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% 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.