HSN 8443
18% GST
HSN Code 8443 — Printers
HSN code 8443 covers printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442, other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined, parts and accessories thereof. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 8443 (printers) is taxed at 18% GST. This code falls under Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule · HSN reporting rules per CBIC (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN 8443 at a glance
| HSN Code | 8443 |
| Description | PRINTING MACHINERY USED FOR PRINTING BY MEANS OF PLATES, CYLINDERS AND OTHER PRINTING COMPONENTS OF HEADING 8442, OTHER PRINTERS, COPYING MACHINES AND FACSIMILE MACHINES, WHETHER OR NOT COMBINED, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF |
| GST Rate (GST 2.0) | 18% |
| Chapter | Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof |
| Heading | 8443 |
GST rate per the CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07. HSN classification per the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.
Sub-classifications under HSN 8443
73 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 8443 (printers). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.
| HSN Code | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 844311 | Off Set Printing Machinery, Reel Fed | 18% |
| 844312 | Offset Printing Machinery, Sheet- Fed, Office Type (Using Sheets With One Side Not Exceeding 22 Cm And The Other Side Not Exceeding 36 Cm In The Unfolded State) | 18% |
| 844313 | Other Offset Printing Machinery | 18% |
| 844314 | Letterpress Printing Machinery, Other Than Reel Fed, Excluding Flexographic Printing | 18% |
| 844315 | Letterpress Printing Machinery, Other Than Reel Fed, Excluding Flexographic Printing | 18% |
| 844316 | Flexographic Printing Machinery | 18% |
| 844317 | Gravure Printing Machinery | 18% |
| 844319 | Other | 18% |
| 844331 | Machines Which Perform Two Or More Of The Functions Of Printing, Copying Or Facsimile Transmission, Capable Of Connecting To An Automatic Data Processing Machine Or To A Network | 18% |
| 844332 | Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network | 18% |
| 844339 | Other: | 18% |
| 844391 | Parts And Accessories Of Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components Of Heading 8441 | 18% |
| 844399 | Other | 18% |
| 84431100 | Off Set Printing Machinery, Reel Fed | 18% |
| 84431200 | Offset Printing Machinery, Sheet- Fed, Office Type (Using Sheets With One Side Not Exceeding 22 Cm And The Other Side Not Exceeding 36 Cm In The Unfolded State) | 18% |
| 84431300 | Other Offset Printing Machinery | 18% |
| 84431400 | Letterpress printing machinery,reel feed,excluding flexography printing | 18% |
| 84431500 | Letterpress Printing Machinery, Other Than Reel Fed, Excluding Flexographic Printing | 18% |
| 84431600 | Flexographic Printing Machinery | 18% |
| 84431700 | Gravure Printing Machinery | 18% |
| 84431900 | Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of The Printing Type, Blocks, Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components Of Heading 8442; Ink-Jet Printing Machines, Other Than Those Of Heading 8471; Machines For Uses Ancillary To Printing - Offset Printing Machinery: Other | 18% |
| 84431910 | Flat Bed Prianting Presses | 18% |
| 84431920 | Platen Printing Presses | 18% |
| 84431930 | Proof Presses | 18% |
| 84431941 | On Cotton Textile | 18% |
| 84431949 | Other | 18% |
| 84431990 | Other | 18% |
| 84432100 | Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of The Printing Type, Blocks, Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components Of Heading 8442; Ink-Jet Printing Machines, Other Than Those Of Heading 8471; Machines For Uses Ancillary To Printing - Letterpress Printing Machinery, Excluding Flexographic Printing: Reel Fed | 18% |
| 84432900 | Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of The Printing Type, Blocks, Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components Of Heading 8442; Ink-Jet Printing Machines, Other Than Those Of Heading 8471; Machines For Uses Ancillary To Printing - Letterpress Printing Machinery, Excluding Flexographic Printing: Other | 18% |
| 84433000 | Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of The Printing Type, Blocks, Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components Of Heading 8442; Ink-Jet Printing Machines, Other Than Those Of Heading 8471; Machines For Uses Ancillary To Printing Flexographic Printing Machinery | 18% |
Showing 30 of 73 sub-codes — search the HSN Code Finder for the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for printers?
The HSN code for printers is 8443, under Chapter 84 (Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof).
What is the GST rate on printers?
Under GST 2.0, HSN 8443 (printers) is taxed at 18% GST.
Which chapter does HSN code 8443 belong to?
HSN 8443 belongs to Chapter 84 of the HSN classification — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof.
Is the HSN code 8443 mandatory on invoices for printers?
Yes. To bill printers under GST, businesses with turnover above Rs. 5 crore must show the 6-digit HSN code on all B2B and B2C invoices; those up to Rs. 5 crore use the 4-digit HSN (8443) on B2B invoices. TallyPrime auto-applies the correct HSN code and GST rate on every invoice.
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