Q3HSN Code 8537
Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases
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
GST rate
18%
Codes under 8537
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8537 10 | For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V — 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 | 18% |
| 8537 10 10 | For use in goods of chapter 88 or 89 or 93 — 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 | 18% |
| 8537 20 | For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V — 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 | 18% |
← Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment
Related HSN codes
8538Parts of apparatus (headings 8535, 8536, 8537)8536Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical8539Electrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed8535Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical8540Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves and tubes8534Printed circuits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases?
The HSN code for boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases is 8537, under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment).
What is the GST rate on boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases?
Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases is taxed at 18% GST under HSN code 8537.
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.