How many digits should I use for HSN code 8309 on an invoice?

Businesses with annual turnover below ₹5 crore must use 4-digit HSN codes. Those above ₹5 crore must use 6-digit codes. Exporters must always use 8-digit codes. SAC codes for services are always 6 digits.

8309

HSN Code 8309: GST Rate & Description

Q: What is HSN code 8309?

HSN code 8309 refers to: Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, of base metal. It falls under Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous Metal Articles) of the Indian GST tariff schedule.

Q: What is the GST rate for HSN code 8309?

The applicable GST rate for HSN code 8309 is 18%. This includes CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state supplies, or IGST 18% for inter-state.

Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, of base metal

HSN Chapter 83 — Miscellaneous Metal Articles 4-digit code 18% GST

Parent codes: 83 — Miscellaneous articles of base metal

GST Rate Breakdown

CGST

SGST / UTGST

IGST

18%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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2 Sub-codes under 8309

830910 Crown corks 830990 Other:

All HSN codes in Chapter 83 — Miscellaneous Metal Articles (12 codes)

8301 Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electric… 8302 Base metal mountings, fittings and similar artic… 8303 Armoured or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and d… 8304 Filing, cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper tra… 8305 Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter… 8306 Bells, gongs and the like, non-electric, of base… 8307 Flexible tubing of base metal, with or without f… 8308 Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clas… 8309 Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks,… 8310 Sign-plates, name-plates, address-plates and sim… 8311 Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and simila… 8352 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts the…

About HSN Code 8309

HSN code 8309 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, of base metal.

This code falls under Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous Metal Articles) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 8309?

HSN 8309 refers to: Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, of base metal. It belongs to Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous Metal Articles) of the GST tariff.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 8309?

The GST rate for HSN code 8309 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.

Is HSN code 8309 mandatory on invoices?

Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.

What chapter does HSN code 8309 belong to?

HSN code 8309 belongs to Chapter 83 of the GST tariff, which covers Miscellaneous Metal Articles.