About HSN Code 8442
HSN Code 8442 covers Machinery, Apparatus and Equipment (other Then the Machines of Headings 8456 to 8465) for Preparing or Making Plates, Printing Components , Plates, Cylinders and Lithographic Stones, Prepared for Printing Purposes (for Example, Planed, Grained or Polished) and attracts a GST rate of 18%. For intra-state supplies, this is split as 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For inter-state supplies, 18% IGST is charged. This code falls under the Machinery & Electronics sector (IT equipment, electrical, industrial machinery).
How to Use HSN Code 8442 on GST Invoices
- Include the HSN code 8442 on every GST invoice for machinery, apparatus and equipment (other then the machines of headings 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making plates, printing components , plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)
- Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must use 6-digit HSN codes
- Turnover between ₹1.5–5 crore: 4-digit codes are sufficient
- The HSN code must match the product/service description on your invoice
- Incorrect HSN codes can lead to GST notices and ITC mismatches
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Last verified: 2026-06-26 · Source: CBIC Master Tariff