The computer accessories hsn code depends on what the item does: keyboards and mice are input units under 8471 60, storage units such as external hard disks under 8471 70, parts like RAM and motherboards under 8473 30, monitors under 8528 52 and pen drives under 8523 51, and GST on all of them is 18%.
Network gear and cables have their own headings too. This page lists the codes for a computer shop's shelf, an invoice line and the parts people often put under the wrong heading. Laptops and desktops are on the laptop codes page.
Computer accessories: codes and GST rates
Item / HSN / GST- Keyboard, mouse, wireless mouse18%Input units
- External hard disk, SSD storage units18%Storage units
- Computer monitor18%Display for a computer
- Projector18%For use with a computer
- Pen drive, memory card18%Solid state storage media
- RAM, motherboard, graphics card, cabinet parts18%Parts and accessories of computers
- Processor (CPU chip)18%Integrated circuits
- Router, modem, network switch18%Communication apparatus
- HDMI, LAN cables with connectors18%Insulated conductors with plugs
- Mouse pad18%Plastic or rubber articles
- Webcam18%Camera units
Quick facts
Main headings
8471 computers and units, 8473 partsGST rate
18% (9% CGST + 9% SGST)Monitors
8528 52 at 18% (was 28% for some displays)Digits to print
4 digits up to Rs 5 crore turnover, 6 aboveCommon wrong code
8473 for every accessory; input and storage units are 8471Laptops
8471 30 on the laptop page
Computer accessories hsn code list
| Item | HSN | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | 8471 60 | 18% |
| Mouse, wireless mouse | 8471 60 | 18% |
| Hard disk drive (HDD), internal or external | 8471 70 | 18% |
| SSD storage unit | 8471 70 | 18% |
| RAM module | 8473 30 | 18% |
| Motherboard | 8473 30 | 18% |
| Graphics card | 8473 30 | 18% |
| SMPS and cabinet parts | 8473 30 or 8504 | 18% |
| Processor | 8542 31 | 18% |
| Monitor | 8528 52 | 18% |
| Projector | 8528 62 | 18% |
| Pen drive | 8523 51 | 18% |
| Router, Wi-Fi dongle, switch | 8517 62 | 18% |
| UPS for computer | 8504 40 | 18% |
| Webcam | 8525 89 | 18% |
Keyboard hsn code and mouse hsn code
Input units of a computer, whether wired or wireless, fall under 8471 60. That includes keyboards, mice, scanners sold as computer input units and trackpads. The rate is 18%. A keyboard and mouse combo sold together stays in 8471 60.
Monitor hsn code and projector
Monitors are classified under 8528 with televisions, at 8528 52 for monitors that connect to a computer. Projectors for use with a computer are 8528 62. Both are 18%. Televisions are covered on the TV codes page.
Hard disk, SSD and pen drive hsn code
Hard disk drives and SSDs fitted inside a computer or sold as external storage units are 8471 70. Pen drives and memory cards are solid state storage media under 8523 51. All are 18%. Blank CDs and DVDs are also 8523.
8473 hsn code for parts
Heading 8473 holds parts and accessories used only or mainly with computers: motherboards, RAM, graphics cards, sound cards and cabinet parts. Processors are integrated circuits under 8542. Do not put input units, storage units or monitors under 8473, since they have their own headings.
Router, LAN and HDMI cable codes
Routers, modems and network switches are 8517 62 at 18%. LAN cables and HDMI cables with connectors are 8544 42. A box of Cat 6 cable without connectors is 8544 49. See wires and cables for more.
Billing accessories in a computer shop
Computer shop invoice: 8 GB DDR4 RAM, HSN 8473 30, 10 pieces, Rs 14,000. Wireless mouse, HSN 8471 60, 20 pieces, Rs 6,000. Taxable value Rs 20,000. CGST 9% Rs 1,800. SGST 9% Rs 1,800. Total Rs 23,600.
A business can take full credit of GST on accessories used for work. Repairs and annual maintenance of computers are services, covered on the repair and maintenance page.
These accessory codes reflect the usual classification under the present schedules. New devices can combine functions and fit more than one heading, so check the live entry on the GST portal and ask a GST practitioner or chartered accountant before you fix a code for a new product.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate on computer accessories?
Keyboards, mice, storage, parts, monitors, pen drives and routers are all taxed at 18%.
What is the mouse hsn code?
Mice, wired or wireless, are input units under 8471 60, at 18%.
What is the monitor hsn code?
Computer monitors are 8528 52 at 18%.
What is the 8473 hsn code?
8473 covers parts and accessories of computers, such as RAM and motherboards, at 18%.
What is the pen drive hsn code?
Pen drives are 8523 51, solid state storage media, at 18%.