HSN 8471
18% GST
HSN Code 8471 — Laptops & computers
HSN code 8471 covers automatic data processing machines and units there of , magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data on to data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 8471 (laptops & computers) 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 8471 at a glance
| HSN Code | 8471 |
| Description | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING MACHINES AND UNITS THERE OF , MAGNETIC OR OPTICAL READERS, MACHINES FOR TRANSCRIBING DATA ON TO DATA MEDIA IN CODED FORM AND MACHINES FOR PROCESSING SUCH DATA, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED |
| GST Rate (GST 2.0) | 18% |
| Chapter | Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof |
| Heading | 8471 |
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 8471
40 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 8471 (laptops & computers). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.
| HSN Code | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 847130 | Portable Automatic Data Processing Machines, Weighing Not More Than 10 Kg, Consisting Of Atleast A Central Processing Unit, A Keyboard And A Display: | 18% |
| 847141 | Comprising In The Same Housing At Least A Central Processing Unit And An Input And Output Unit, Whether Or Not Combined : | 18% |
| 847149 | Presented In The Form Of Systems | 18% |
| 847150 | Processing Units Other Than Those Of Sub-Headings 8471 41Or 8471 49, Whether Or Not Containing In The Same Housing One Or Two Of The Following Types Of Unit: Storage Units, Input Units, Output Units | 18% |
| 847160 | Input Or Output Units, Whether Or Not Containing Storage Units In The Same Housing: | 18% |
| 847170 | Storage Units : | 18% |
| 847180 | Other Units Of Automatic Data Processing Machines | 18% |
| 847190 | Other | 18% |
| 84711000 | Automatic Data Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Magnetic Or Optical Readers, Machines For Transcribing Data On To Data Media In Coded Form And Machines For Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included Analogue Or Hybrid Automatic Data Processing Machines | 18% |
| 84713010 | Personal Computer | 18% |
| 84713090 | Other | 18% |
| 84714110 | Micro Computer | 18% |
| 84714120 | Large Or Main Frame Computer | 18% |
| 84714190 | Other | 18% |
| 84714900 | Presented In The Form Of Systems | 18% |
| 84715000 | Processing Units Other Than Those Of Sub-Headings 8471 41Or 8471 49, Whether Or Not Containing In The Same Housing One Or Two Of The Following Types Of Unit: Storage Units, Input Units, Output Units | 18% |
| 84716010 | Combined Input Or Output Units | 18% |
| 84716021 | Automatic Data Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Magnetic Or Optical Readers, Machines For Transcribing Data On To Data Media In Coded Form And Machines For Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included - Input Or Output Units, Whether Or Not Containing Storage Units In The Same Housing: Printer: Line Printer | 18% |
| 84716022 | Automatic Data Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Magnetic Or Optical Readers, Machines For Transcribing Data On To Data Media In Coded Form And Machines For Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included - Input Or Output Units, Whether Or Not Containing Storage Units In The Same Housing: Printer: Dot Matrix Printer | 18% |
| 84716023 | Automatic Data Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Magnetic Or Optical Readers, Machines For Transcribing Data On To Data Media In Coded Form And Machines For Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included - Input Or Output Units, Whether Or Not Containing Storage Units In The Same Housing: Printer: Letter Quality Daisy Wheel Printer | 18% |
| 84716024 | Graphic Printer | 18% |
| 84716025 | Plotter | 18% |
| 84716026 | Automatic Data Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Magnetic Or Optical Readers, Machines For Transcribing Data On To Data Media In Coded Form And Machines For Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included - Input Or Output Units, Whether Or Not Containing Storage Units In The Same Housing: Printer: Laser Jet Printer | 18% |
| 84716027 | Automatic Data Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Magnetic Or Optical Readers, Machines For Transcribing Data On To Data Media In Coded Form And Machines For Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included - Input Or Output Units, Whether Or Not Containing Storage Units In The Same Housing: Printer: Ink Jet Printer | 18% |
| 84716029 | Other | 18% |
| 84716030 | Automatic Data Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Magnetic Or Optical Readers, Machines For Transcribing Data On To Data Media In Coded Form And Machines For Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included - Input Or Output Units, Whether Or Not Containing Storage Units In The Same Housing: Monitor | 18% |
| 84716040 | Keyboard | 18% |
| 84716050 | Scanners | 18% |
| 84716060 | Mouse | 18% |
| 84716090 | Other | 18% |
Showing 30 of 40 sub-codes — search the HSN Code Finder for the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for laptops & computers?
The HSN code for laptops & computers is 8471, under Chapter 84 (Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof).
What is the GST rate on laptops & computers?
Under GST 2.0, HSN 8471 (laptops & computers) is taxed at 18% GST.
Which chapter does HSN code 8471 belong to?
HSN 8471 belongs to Chapter 84 of the HSN classification — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof.
Is the HSN code 8471 mandatory on invoices for laptops & computers?
Yes. To bill laptops & computers 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 (8471) on B2B invoices. TallyPrime auto-applies the correct HSN code and GST rate on every invoice.
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