Codes under 2524
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2524 00 11 | Asbestos - asbestos: asbestos in rock form: chrysotile | 5% |
| 2524 00 12 | Asbestos - asbestos: asbestos in rock form: amphibole | 5% |
| 2524 00 19 | Asbestos - asbestos: asbestos in rock form: other | 5% |
| 2524 00 21 | Asbestos - asbestos: fibre raw, beaten or washed or graded to length: chrysolite | 5% |
| 2524 00 22 | Asbestos - asbestos: fibre raw, beaten or washed or graded to length: amosite | 5% |
| 2524 00 29 | Asbestos - asbestos: fibre raw, beaten or washed or graded to length: other | 5% |
| 2524 00 31 | Asbestos - asbestos: flakes or powder: amosite | 5% |
| 2524 00 39 | Asbestos - asbestos: flakes or powder: other | 5% |
| 2524 00 91 | Asbestos - asbestos: other: waste | 5% |
| 2524 00 99 | Asbestos - asbestos: other: other | 5% |
| 2524 10 | Crocidolite | 5% |
| 2524 10 00 | Asbestos - crocidolite | 5% |
| 2524 90 | Asbestos › Other | 5% |
| 2524 90 11 | Chrysotile | 5% |
| 2524 90 12 | Amphibole | 5% |
| 2524 90 13 | Crysolite | 5% |
| 2524 90 14 | Amosite | 5% |
| 2524 90 21 | Chrysotile | 5% |
| 2524 90 22 | Amphibole | 5% |
| 2524 90 23 | Crysolite | 5% |
| 2524 90 24 | Amosite | 5% |
| 2524 90 31 | Chrysotile | 5% |
| 2524 90 32 | Amphibole | 5% |
| 2524 90 33 | Crysolite | 5% |
| 2524 90 34 | Amosite | 5% |
| 2524 90 91 | Waste | 5% |
← Chapter 25: Salt, cement, lime, sand and stone
Related HSN codes
2525Mica, including splittings; mica waste2523Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement2526Natural steatite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely2522Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, other than2528Natural borates and concentrates thereof2521Limestone flux; limestone and other calcareous stones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for asbestos?
The HSN code for asbestos is 2524, under Chapter 25 (Salt, cement, lime, sand and stone).
What is the GST rate on asbestos?
Asbestos is taxed at 5% GST under HSN code 2524.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.