About HSN Code 8516
HSN Code 8516 covers Electric Instantaneous or Storage Water Heaters and Immersion Heaters, Electric Space Heating Apparatus and Soil Heating Apparatus, Electrothermic Hair-dressing Apparatus (for Example, Hair Dryers, Hair Curlers, Curling Tong Heaters) and Hand Dryers, Electric Smoothing Irons, Other Electro-thermic Appliances of a Kind Used for Domestic Purposes, Electric Heating Resistors, Other Than Those of Heading 8544 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 8516 on GST Invoices
- Include the HSN code 8516 on every GST invoice for electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters, electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus, electrothermic hair-dressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers, electric smoothing irons, other electro-thermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes, electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8544
- 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