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GST Classification Alert

CF-09 - Mobile battery rate

GST classification alert for Mobile battery rate.

Legal cut-off: 19 July 2026Robots: index,followAuthors: CA Nikhil Gupta and Kajri Singh
Classification alert: P1 ALERT
CoverageEvidence/trigger
Chapter 85CBIC FAQ historically cites 28% under HSN 8506.

Required control

Verify battery chemistry, heading and current Gazette; do not use FAQ as current law.

Resolution workflow

  1. Capture complete product and transaction facts.
  2. Open all potentially competing entries.
  3. Apply tariff notes and GRI.
  4. Check current 2025/2026 notifications rather than historical FAQ rates.
  5. Document why competing classifications are rejected.
  6. Escalate material uncertainty for ruling or legal opinion.

Finin2min Q&A

Can an HSN chapter determine the GST rate?

No. The exact heading, description, exclusions, conditions, notification entry and effective date must be matched.

Can a GST Council recommendation be applied directly?

No. Identify the implementing notification and commencement date.

Does a portal rate search replace classification?

No. It is an aid; the tariff, notification and evidence control the legal conclusion.

When should a rate page be indexed?

Only after exact current entry text, amendments, conditions, examples and reviewer approval are complete.