HSN Code
HSN Code 8471 — Computers & Laptops
HSN heading 8471 covers computers — desktops, laptops, servers, and their storage/input units — but not standalone monitors, printers, or batteries.
8471 covers "automatic data processing machines and units thereof" — desktops, laptops, and servers, along with their storage units, processing units, and input units when these are presented as part of a computer system. It's a functional definition (what the machine does — process data automatically) rather than a shape-based one, which is why it stretches across desktops, laptops, and servers alike.
Peripherals that are genuinely part of a computer's own data-processing function — internal and external storage drives, for instance — generally stay within 8471. But output devices that have a broader use beyond computing, like a display screen, are classified under their own heading (8528) rather than folded into 8471, since a monitor can serve non-computer uses too.
Printers are the most commonly mis-filed item here — despite being sold and used almost exclusively with computers, they have their own dedicated heading (8443) rather than falling under 8471. If you sell computers, monitors, and printers as a bundle, each typically needs its own correct code rather than defaulting everything to 8471.
What's included
- Desktop computers and workstations
- Laptops and notebooks
- Servers and mainframe units
- Storage and processing units presented as part of a computer system
Commonly confused — classified elsewhere
- Standalone monitors and projectors — 8528
- Printers, including ink-jet and laser printers — 8443
- Batteries and chargers sold separately — 8504 / 8507
Confirm the exact digit-level code and GST rate
- Go to the GST portal's HSN/SAC search page and pick the "HSN Code" tab.
- Search using "8471" or the description above.
- Match your exact product or service to its precise 6–8 digit line.
- Check the GST rate shown there — it's tied to the exact line, not the 4-digit heading, and can change.
Frequently asked questions
Are printers classified under 8471 since they're computer peripherals?
No — printers have their own dedicated heading, 8443, regardless of how closely they're used with a computer. 8471 is specifically for the data-processing machine itself and its integral units.
What digit-level code do I need for computer sales invoices?
The same turnover-based rule as other goods: 4 digits up to ₹5 crore aggregate annual turnover (B2B), 6 digits above that, and 8 digits for exports/imports. Confirm the exact code on the GST portal.
Is a tablet the same code as a laptop?
Tablets are generally classified within 8471 as well, but the precise 8-digit line can differ from a laptop's. Confirm the exact sub-heading for your specific device on the GST portal rather than assuming it matches a laptop's code.