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HSN Code 8516

Solar cookers

DescriptionCGSTSGSTIGSTSchedule
Solar cookers2.5%2.5%5%I
Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electro thermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric smoothing irons; other electro-thermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes [other than solar cookers]; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 85459%9%18%II

This HSN code covers more than one type of goods with different applicable rates — match the description above to your product before filing.

Source: Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (effective 22 September 2025). Compensation Cess, if applicable, is not shown here — verify on the official CBIC portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GST rate for HSN code 8516?

HSN code 8516 carries more than one GST rate depending on the specific goods: Solar cookers attracts 5%; Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electro thermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric smoothing irons; other electro-thermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes [other than solar cookers]; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545 attracts 18%.

Which chapter does HSN code 8516 belong to?

HSN code 8516 falls under Chapter 85 - Electrical Machinery and Equipment and Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.