Q3HSN Code 2711
Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons
GST rate
| Natural gas | 18% |
| Propane | 5% |
| Butanes | 5% |
| Ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene | 18% |
| Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons - liquified: other | 18% |
| LPG (for non-automotive purposes) conforming to standard IS 4576 | 5% |
| LPG (for automotive purposes) conforming to standard IS 14861 | 18% |
| Other › Other | 18% |
Codes under 2711
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2711 11 | Natural gas | 18% |
| 2711 12 | Propane | 18% |
| 2711 13 | Butanes | 18% |
| 2711 14 | Ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene | 18% |
| 2711 19 | Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons › Other | 18% |
| 2711 19 00 | Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons - liquified: other | 18% |
| 2711 19 10 | LPG (for non-automotive purposes) conforming to standard IS 4576 | 5% |
| 2711 19 20 | LPG (for automotive purposes) conforming to standard IS 14861 | 18% |
| 2711 21 | Natural gas | 18% |
| 2711 29 | Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons › Other | 18% |
← Chapter 27: Petrol, diesel, coal and mineral oils
Related HSN codes
2712Petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum2710Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals2713Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen and other residues2709Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals2714Bitumen and asphalt, natural2708Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons?
The HSN code for petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons is 2711, under Chapter 27 (Petrol, diesel, coal and mineral oils).
What is the GST rate on petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons?
It depends on the specific item: natural gas is 18%; propane is 5%; butanes is 5%; ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene is 18%; petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons - liquified: other is 18%; lpg (for non-automotive purposes) conforming to standard is 4576 is 5%; lpg (for automotive purposes) conforming to standard is 14861 is 18%; other › other is 18%.
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.