What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 85081100?

HSN code 85081100 (Vacuum Cleaner) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 85081100?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 85081100 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 85081100 cover?

HSN code 85081100 covers Vacuum Cleaner. 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 85081100?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 85081100 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for a vacuum cleaner?

Vacuum cleaners of power up to 1500 W are classified under 85081100, with other vacuum cleaners under 85081900, within heading 8508.

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Vacuum Cleaner HSN Code 8508

Q: What is the HSN code for Vacuum Cleaner?

The HSN code for Vacuum Cleaner is 85081100, 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

Vacuum cleaners (with self-contained electric motor) are classified under HSN heading 8508. Units up to 1500 W and other vacuum cleaners each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

8508

Primary code

85081100

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Vacuum Cleaner HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 8508 (vacuum cleaners). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
85081100	Of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20 l	18%	10%
85081900	Other	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 85081100; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 10 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for vacuum cleaner?

The HSN code for vacuum cleaner is 8508 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for vacuum cleaner the most common is 85081100, 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 vacuum cleaner is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for vacuum cleaner 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
85084-digit headingVACUUM CLEANERS
8508116-digit subheadingVACUUM CLEANERS
850811008-digit tariff itemOf a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20 l

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 vacuum cleaner

Vacuum Cleaner (HSN 8508) 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 85081100 — 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 vacuum cleaner

When vacuum cleaner (HSN 85081100) 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.

See the full duty breakdown for 85081100 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for vacuum cleaner is 8508 at the heading level, with 85081100 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.