HSN Classification

HSN 85481020 - WASTE AND SCRAP OF PRIMARY CELLS, PRIMARY BATTERIES AND ELECTRIC ACCUMULATORS; SPENT PRIMARY CELLS, SPENT PRIMARY BATTERIES AND SPENT ELECTRIC CCUMULATORS; ELECTRICAL PARTS OF MACHINERY OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS CHAPTER - WASTE AND SCRAP OF PRIMARY CELLS, PRIMARY BATTERIES AND ELECTRIC ACCUMULATORS; SPENT PRIMARY CELLS, SPENT PRIMARY BATTERIES AND SPENT ELECTRIC ACCUMULATORS: BATTERY WASTE, NAMELY THE FOLLOWING: SCRAP DRAINED OR DRY WHILE INTACT, LEAD BATTERIES COVERED BY ISRI CODE WORD RAINS; SCRAP WET WHOLE INTACT LEAD BATTERIES COVERED BY ISRI CODE WORD RINK; SCRAP INDUSTRIAL INTACT LEAD CELLS COVERED BY ISRI CODE WORD RONO; SCRAP WHOLE INTACT INDUSTRIAL LEAD BATTERIES COVERED BY ISRI CODE WORD ROPER; EDISON BATTERIES COVERED BY ISRI CODE WORD VAUNT

Classification level: Detailed classification. Use this as a GST code-reference page and confirm rate/exemption treatment from current notifications before final filing.

Code details

Code Type
HSN
Code
85481020
Official Description
WASTE AND SCRAP OF PRIMARY CELLS, PRIMARY BATTERIES AND ELECTRIC ACCUMULATORS; SPENT PRIMARY CELLS, SPENT PRIMARY BATTERIES AND SPENT ELECTRIC CCUMULATORS; ELECTRICAL PARTS OF MACHINERY OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS CHAPTER - WASTE AND SCRAP OF PRIMARY CELLS, PRIMARY BATTERIES AND ELECTRIC ACCUMULATORS; SPENT PRIMARY CELLS, SPENT PRIMARY BATTERIES AND SPENT ELECTRIC ACCUMULATORS: BATTERY WASTE, NAMELY THE FOLLOWING: SCRAP DRAINED OR DRY WHILE INTACT, LEAD BATTERIES COVERED BY ISRI CODE WORD RAINS; SCRAP WET WHOLE INTACT LEAD BATTERIES COVERED BY ISRI CODE WORD RINK; SCRAP INDUSTRIAL INTACT LEAD CELLS COVERED BY ISRI CODE WORD RONO; SCRAP WHOLE INTACT INDUSTRIAL LEAD BATTERIES COVERED BY ISRI CODE WORD ROPER; EDISON BATTERIES COVERED BY ISRI CODE WORD VAUNT

Tax guide notes

  • - GST rate is not embedded in HSN/SAC master data. Confirm the latest rate from GST rate notifications and official CBIC schedules.
  • - Invoice accuracy matters: use the code that best matches the principal supply description to reduce notices and mismatch risk.
  • - If supplies include both goods and services, document the dominant nature of supply before selecting HSN/SAC.

Compliance checklist

  • - Keep product/service description on invoice aligned with the selected HSN/SAC code.
  • - Review code selection whenever scope of work or product mix changes.
  • - Cross-check applicable GST rate, exemptions, and reverse-charge conditions before filing returns.

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