Q3HSN Code 8516
Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters
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
GST rate
| Solar cookers | 5% |
| Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electro thermic hairdressing 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 [other than solar cookers]; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545 | 18% |
Codes under 8516
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8516 10 | Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters | Varies |
| 8516 21 | Storage heating radiators | Varies |
| 8516 29 | 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 › Other | Varies |
| 8516 31 | Hair dryers | Varies |
| 8516 32 | Other hair-dressing apparatus — 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 | Varies |
| 8516 33 | Hand-drying apparatus | Varies |
| 8516 40 | Electric smoothing irons | Varies |
| 8516 50 | Microwave ovens | Varies |
| 8516 60 | Other ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters — 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 | Varies |
| 8516 71 | Coffee or tea makers | Varies |
| 8516 72 | Toasters | Varies |
| 8516 79 | 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 › Other | Varies |
| 8516 79 10 | Electro-thermic fluid heaters | Varies |
| 8516 79 20 | Electrical or electronic devices for repelling insects (for example, mosquitoes or other similar kind of insects) | Varies |
| 8516 80 | Electric heating resistors | Varies |
| 8516 90 | Parts | Varies |
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Related HSN codes
8517Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones8515Electric (including electrically heated gas), laser8518Microphones and stands therefor8514Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens8519Sound recording or reproducing apparatus8513Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for electric instantaneous or storage water heaters?
The HSN code for electric instantaneous or storage water heaters is 8516, under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment).
What is the GST rate on electric instantaneous or storage water heaters?
It depends on the specific item: solar cookers is 5%; electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electro thermic hairdressing 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 [other than solar cookers]; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545 is 18%.
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.