HSN code for capacitor.
Capacitor is classified under HSN code 8532 (ELECTRICAL CAPACITORS, FIXED, VARIABLE OR ADJUSTABLE). The GST rate is 18%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
Electrical capacitors that are fixed, variable, or adjustable (pre-set) in nature. These are electronic components used to store electrical charge in circuits across various applications like power supplies, audio equipment, and industrial machinery.
GST rate for capacitor
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 9% + 9% | Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set) | Sch II S.No 5049/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22
Invoice examples at 18%
Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹10,000
- CGST @ 9%₹900
- SGST @ 9%₹900
- Invoice total₹11,800
Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹1,00,000
- IGST @ 18%₹18,000
- Invoice total₹1,18,000
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More specific codes under 8532
- 853210FIXED CAPACITORS DESIGNED FOR USE IN 50 OR 60 HZ CIRCUITS AND HAVING A REACTIVE POWER HAND
- 853221TANTALUM
- 853222ALUMINIUM ELECTROLYTIC
- 853223CERAMIC DIELECTRIC, SINGLE LAYER
- 853224CERAMIC DIELECTRIC, MULTILAYER
- 853225DIELECTRIC OF PAPER OR PLASTICS
- 853229OTHER :
- 853230VARIABLE OR ADJUSTABLE (PRESET) CAPACITORS
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 8532 code page → · chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts there
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