Household refrigerators, deep freezers, visi coolers and water coolers.
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Refrigerator falls under HSN 8418, in chapter 84 (Machinery and computers).
Household fridges are 841821 and frost free double door models with separate freezer doors are 841810. They are taxed at 18%. Water coolers and dispensers with a refrigerating unit are also heading 8418.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 841810 | Combined refrigerator freezers with separate doors |
| 841821 | Household refrigerators, compression type |
| 841830 | Chest freezers up to 800 litres |
| 841850 | Display cabinets and showcases (visi coolers) |
The GST rate on refrigerator is 18%.
| GST rate | Within a state | Between states |
|---|---|---|
| 18% | CGST 9% + SGST 9% | IGST 18% |
Compare other goods on the GST rates list.
The number of digits depends on your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year.
| Turnover last year | Digits | Write |
|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs 5 crore | 4 on B2B invoices, optional on B2C | 8418 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 841810, 841821, 841830 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 84 |
Here is how a line for refrigerator looks on a tax invoice within one state: 2 × refrigerator at Rs 24,000.00 each, taxed at 18%. The figures are an example, not a market price.
| Item | HSN | Qty | Rate (Rs) | Taxable (Rs) | CGST (Rs) | SGST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 8418 | 2 × refrigerator | 24,000.00 | 48,000.00 | 4,320.00 | 4,320.00 | 56,640.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 8,640.00 instead of CGST and SGST. Make the full invoice with the GST invoice format: it fills in the tax split, round off and amount in words.
Chapter 84 (Machinery and computers) covers: Engines, pumps, machines, appliances such as ACs and fridges, computers and their parts.
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with refrigerator:
Refrigerator falls under HSN 8418: household refrigerators, deep freezers, visi coolers and water coolers. Common 6 digit codes are 841810 for combined refrigerator freezers with separate doors and 841821 for household refrigerators, compression type.
18%: CGST 9% plus SGST 9% on a sale within a state, or IGST 18% on a sale between states.
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to Rs 5 crore, write the 4 digit code 8418 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 841810, on every invoice. Shipping bills and bills of entry need the full 8 digit code from the Customs Tariff.
Rates checked on 13 October 2026 against the GST rate notifications in force (GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025). Descriptions are in our own words and are a guide, not a ruling: for a disputed or high value item, check the notification or ask your tax adviser.