HSN code for stapler.
Stapler is classified under HSN code 8472 (OTHER OFFICE MACHINES (FOR EXAMPLE, HECTOGRAPH OR STENCIL). The GST rate is 18%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
Office machines that perform specific clerical or routine tasks like duplicating documents, addressing envelopes, sorting coins, or stapling papers. This heading covers mechanical office equipment beyond basic typewriters and calculators.
GST rate for stapler
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 9% + 9% | Other office machines (for example, hectograph or stencil duplicating machines, addressing machines, automatic banknote dispensers, coin sorting machines, coin counting or wrapping machines, pencil sharpening machines, perforating or stapling machines) [other than Braille typewriters, electric or non-electric] | Sch II S.No 4579/2025-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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