The HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) codes for steamers, including various types of food steamers or facial steamers, may vary depending on their specific use and type. Here are some relevant classifications:
For household steamers (e.g., food steamers, garment steamers):
8516: Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating appliances and soil heating appliances; electro-thermic hair-dressing appliances (e.g., hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric smoothing irons; other electro-thermic appliances of a kind used for household purposes; Electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545
8516.79: Other electro-thermic appliances
For steamers used in kitchens (e.g., food steamers):
8516.60: Electric ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters
For industrial steamers or steam generators:
8402: Boilers producing steam or other vapour (other than central heating hot water boilers also capable of producing low-pressure steam); super-heated water boilers
Example classifications:
Electric garment steamers: 8516.79
Electric food steamers: 8516.60
Industrial steam generators: 8402.19 (for other vapour generating boilers)
For GST purposes in India, the GST rate for items classified under these HSN codes may vary, but for many household appliances, the rate is generally around 18%.
