HSN code for electric motor.
Electric motor is classified under HSN code 8501 (ELECTRIC MOTORS AND GENERATORS (EXCLUDING GENERATING SETS)). The GST rate is 18%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
This code covers electric motors and generators that are not part of complete generating sets. These are standalone machines that convert electrical energy to mechanical motion or mechanical motion to electrical energy, used across industrial, commercial and domestic applications.
gst rate for electric motor
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 9% + 9% | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) | Sch II S.No 4749/2025-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
also searched as
more specific codes under 8501
- 850110MOTORS OF AN OUTPUT NOT EXCEEDING 37.5 W :
- 850120OTHER DC MOTORS, DC GENERATORS, OTHER THAN PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATORS
- 850131OF AN OUTPUT NOT EXCEEDING 750 W:
- 850132OF AN OUTPUT EXCEEDING 750 W BUT NOT EXCEEDING 75 KW:
- 850133OF AN OUTPUT EXCEEDING 75 KW BUT NOT EXCEEDING 375 KW :
- 850134OF AN OUTPUT EXCEEDING 375 KW:
- 850140OTHER AC MOTORS, SINGLE-PHASE:
- 850151OF AN OUTPUT NOT EXCEEDING 750 W :
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 8501 code page → · chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts there
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