About HSN Code 8537
HSN Code 8537 covers Boards, Panels, Consoles, Desks, Cabinets and Other Bases, Equipped with Two or More Apparatus of Heading 8535 or 8536, for Electric Control or the Distribution of Electricity, Including Those Incorporating Instruments or Apparatus of Chapter 90, and Numerical Control Apparatus, Other Than Switching Apparatus of Heading 8517 for a Voltage not Exceeding 1,000 V 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 8537 on GST Invoices
- Include the HSN code 8537 on every GST invoice for boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of chapter 90, and numerical control apparatus, other than switching apparatus of heading 8517 for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 v
- 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