Q3HSN Code 8536
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables.
GST rate
18%
Codes under 8536
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8536 10 | Fuses: | 18% |
| 8536 10 10 | For switches having rating upto 15 amps, rewireable — fuses | 18% |
| 8536 10 20 | For switches having rating above 15 amps, high rupturing capacity or rewireable — fuses | 18% |
| 8536 10 30 | Other rewireable fuses — fuses | 18% |
| 8536 10 40 | Other high rupturing capacity fuses — fuses | 18% |
| 8536 10 50 | Fuses gear | 18% |
| 8536 10 60 | Electronic fuses | 18% |
| 8536 20 | Automatic circuit breakers: | 18% |
| 8536 20 10 | Air circuit breakers | 18% |
| 8536 20 20 | Moulded case circuit breakers | 18% |
| 8536 20 30 | Miniature circuit breakers | 18% |
| 8536 20 40 | Earth leak circuit breakers | 18% |
| 8536 30 | Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits — electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables. | 18% |
| 8536 41 | For a voltage not exceeding 60 V — electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables. | 18% |
| 8536 49 | Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables. › Other | 18% |
| 8536 50 | Other switches — electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables. | 18% |
| 8536 50 10 | Control and switch gears | 18% |
| 8536 50 20 | Other switches of plastic — electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables. | 18% |
| 8536 61 | Lampholders: | 18% |
| 8536 61 10 | Plastic — lampholders | 18% |
| 8536 61 90 | Other materials — lampholders | 18% |
| 8536 69 | Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables. › Other | 18% |
| 8536 69 10 | Plastic — electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables. | 18% |
| 8536 69 90 | Other materials — electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables. | 18% |
| 8536 70 | Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables | 18% |
| 8536 90 | Other apparatus — electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables. | 18% |
| 8536 90 10 | Motor starters for AC motors | 18% |
| 8536 90 20 | Motor starters for DC motors | 18% |
| 8536 90 30 | Junction boxes | 18% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical?
The HSN code for electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical is 8536, under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment).
What is the GST rate on electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical?
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical is taxed at 18% GST under HSN code 8536.
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.