Photovoltaic cells and solar panels (modules), and other listed renewable energy devices.
Solar Panel falls under HSN 8541, in chapter 85 (Electrical equipment and electronics).
Under the 2022 HS, solar cells are 854142 and assembled panels 854143. Both moved from 12% to 5% on 22 September 2025, together with solar water heaters, solar lanterns, wind mills, bio gas plants and other listed renewable energy devices and their parts.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 854142 | Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels |
| 854143 | Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels (solar panels) |
The GST rate on solar panel is 5%. Before 22 September 2025 it was 12%. 5% on solar cells, panels and the listed renewable energy devices and their parts (12% before 22 September 2025).
| GST rate | Within a state | Between states |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% | IGST 5% |
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 | 8541 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 854142, 854143 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 85 |
Here is how a line for solar panel looks on a tax invoice within one state: 10 × panel of 540 W at Rs 13,500.00 each, taxed at 5%. The figures are an example, not a market price.
| Item | HSN | Qty | Rate (Rs) | Taxable (Rs) | CGST (Rs) | SGST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Panel | 8541 | 10 × panel of 540 W | 13,500.00 | 1,35,000.00 | 3,375.00 | 3,375.00 | 1,41,750.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 6,750.00 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 85 (Electrical equipment and electronics) covers: Motors, generators, batteries, phones, TVs, wires, switches and other electrical goods.
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with solar panel:
Solar Panel falls under HSN 8541: photovoltaic cells and solar panels (modules), and other listed renewable energy devices. Common 6 digit codes are 854142 for photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels and 854143 for photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels (solar panels).
5% on solar cells, panels and the listed renewable energy devices and their parts (12% before 22 September 2025).
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to Rs 5 crore, write the 4 digit code 8541 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 854142, 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.