Historical record: noindex,follow. This pre-September-2025 rate card is retained for period-specific research only.
| Field | Historical position |
|---|---|
| HSN | 8506 |
| Product | Battery for mobile handsets |
| Historical rate | 28% in historical FAQ |
| Effective from | FAQ position as of 2021 |
| Condition | Battery must fall under the cited HSN 8506 classification. |
| Historical source | cbic-gst.gov.in |
Current-use warning
Do not use this rate for a transaction on or after 22 September 2025 without re-mapping the product to Notification 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate), Notification 10/2025 and later amendments.
Transition review
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- Determine whether the old notification is saved for the period.
- Classify under the current tariff and current notification.
- Reconcile credit/debit note and return treatment.
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?
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