HSN code for solar panel.
Solar panel is classified under HSN code 8541 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES (FOR EXAMPLE, DIODES, TRANSISTORS). The GST rate is 18%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
This code covers semiconductor devices like diodes and transistors, photovoltaic cells (solar cells), light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and piezo-electric crystals. These components are the building blocks of electronic devices and can be sold individually or already assembled into modules or panels.
gst rate for solar panel
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 9% + 9% | Semiconductor Devices (for example, Diodes, Transistors, Semiconductor Based Transducers); Photosensitive Semiconductor devices; Light-Emitting Diodes (LED), whether or not assembled with other Light-Emitting Diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals | Sch II S.No 5139/2025-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 8541
- 854110DIODES, OTHER THAN PHOTOSENSITIVE OR LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES (LED)
- 854121WITH A DISSIPATION RATE OF LESS THAN 1 W
- 854129OTHER
- 854130THYRISTORS, DIACS AND TRIACS, OTHER THAN PHOTOSENSITIVE DEVICES :
- 854140Photosensitive semi-conductor devices, including photo voltaic cells whether or not assemb
- 854141LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES (LED)
- 854142PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS NOT ASSEMBLED IN MODULES OR MADE UP INTO PANELS
- 854143PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS ASSEMBLED IN MODULES OR MADE UP INTO PANELS
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 8541 code page → · chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts there
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