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UPS HSN Code 8504
Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are classified under HSN heading 8504 as static converters. UPS systems are commonly classified under the residual static-converter tariff item, alongside inverters and battery chargers.
UPS HSN codes & GST rates
The 8-digit HSN codes under heading 8504 (electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.
| HSN code | Description | IGST | BCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85044090 | Other | 18% | 20% |
| 85044010 | Electric inverter | 18% | 20% |
| 85044030 | Battery chargers | 18% | 20% |
FTA preferential rates: 11 partner agreement(s) listed for 85044090; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 5 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →
What is the HSN code for ups?
The HSN code for ups is 8504 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for ups the most common is 85044090, 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 ups is classified under HSN
The HSN classification for ups 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
- 85044-digit headingELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS, STATIC CONVERTERS (FOR EXAMPLE, RECTIFIERS) AND INDUCTORS
- 8504406-digit subheadingStatic converters:
- 850440908-digit tariff itemOther
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 ups
UPS (HSN 8504) 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 85044090 — 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 ups
When ups (HSN 85044090) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, 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: ₹49.152. 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 85044090 →Conclusion
The HSN code for ups is 8504 at the heading level, with 85044090 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.
UPS HSN Code — FAQs
HSN code 85044090 (UPS) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.
The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 85044090 is 20%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).
HSN code 85044090 covers UPS. 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.
The HSN code for UPS is 85044090, 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).
The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 85044090 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.
UPS systems are static converters under heading 8504 40, commonly classified under 85044090 (other static converters). Standalone electric inverters have their own item 85044010 and battery chargers 85044030.
External battery banks are classified separately — lead-acid storage batteries under heading 8507. A small UPS with its internal sealed battery is generally classified as a UPS under 8504.
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