Q3HSN Code 8461
Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing
Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8460
GST rate
18%
Codes under 8461
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8461 20 | Shaping or slotting machines: | 18% |
| 8461 20 11 | Die and punch shaping machines | 18% |
| 8461 20 20 | Slotting machines | 18% |
| 8461 30 | Broaching machines: | 18% |
| 8461 30 10 | Vertical | 18% |
| 8461 30 20 | Horizontal | 18% |
| 8461 40 | Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines: | 18% |
| 8461 40 11 | Bevel gear cutting | 18% |
| 8461 40 12 | Gear cutting spiral bevel and /or hypoid | 18% |
| 8461 40 13 | Gear slotter or planar formed cutter type | 18% |
| 8461 40 14 | Gear milling formed disc cutter type | 18% |
| 8461 40 21 | Single or double wheel disc type gear grinder | 18% |
| 8461 40 22 | Formed wheel gear grinder | 18% |
| 8461 40 23 | Gear shaver | 18% |
| 8461 40 24 | Gear tooth, rounding, chamfering or burring | 18% |
| 8461 40 25 | Gear shaper, spur and helical | 18% |
| 8461 40 26 | Gear hobber, spur and helical | 18% |
| 8461 50 | Sawing or cutting-off machines: | 18% |
| 8461 50 11 | Band saw, horizontal | 18% |
| 8461 50 12 | Band saw, vertical | 18% |
| 8461 50 13 | Circular saw, cold | 18% |
| 8461 50 14 | Circular saw, hot | 18% |
| 8461 50 15 | Hack saw | 18% |
| 8461 50 21 | Abrasive wheel cutting-off machines | 18% |
| 8461 90 | Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8460 › Other | 18% |
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Related HSN codes
8462Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal8460Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing8463Other machine-tools for working metal, or cermets8459Machine-tools (including way-type unit machines)8464Machine-tools for working stone, ceramics concrete8458Lathes (including turning centres) for removing metal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing?
The HSN code for machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing is 8461, under Chapter 84 (Machinery, engines and mechanical appliances).
What is the GST rate on machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing?
Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing is taxed at 18% GST under HSN code 8461.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.