Q3HSN Code 2851
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GST rate
| Thorium oxalate, Enriched KBF4 (enriched potassium fluroborate), Enriched elemental boron, Nuclear fuel | 5% |
| Anaesthetics, Potassium Iodate, Iodine, Steam | 5% |
| Micronutrients, which are covered under serial number 1(g) of Schedule 1, Part (A) of the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985 and are manufactured by the manufacturers which are registered under the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985 | 5% |
| All inorganic chemicals [other than those specified in notification th No.10/2025- Central Tax (Rate) dated 17 September 2025 or other Schedules of this notification] | 18% |
Codes under 2851
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2851 00 10 | Other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals - other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals: distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity — - | Varies |
| 2851 00 20 | Other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals - other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals: liquid air, whether or not any fraction of rare gases has been removed — - | Varies |
| 2851 00 30 | Other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals - other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals: compressed air — - | Varies |
| 2851 00 40 | Other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals - other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals: amalgams, other than of precious metals — - | Varies |
| 2851 00 90 | Other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals - other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals: other — - | Varies |
| 2851 00 91 | Cynogen chloride | Varies |
| 2851 00 99 | Other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals: other — - | Varies |
← Chapter 28: Industrial gases and inorganic chemicals
Related HSN codes
2852Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury2850Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides2853Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined,excluding2849Carbides, whether or not chemically defined2801Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine2848Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for -?
The HSN code for - is 2851, under Chapter 28 (Industrial gases and inorganic chemicals).
What is the GST rate on -?
It depends on the specific item: thorium oxalate, enriched kbf4 (enriched potassium fluroborate), enriched elemental boron, nuclear fuel is 5%; anaesthetics, potassium iodate, iodine, steam is 5%; micronutrients, which are covered under serial number 1(g) of schedule 1, part (a) of the fertilizer control order, 1985 and are manufactured by the manufacturers which are registered under the fertilizer control order, 1985 is 5%; all inorganic chemicals [other than those specified in notification th no.10/2025- central tax (rate) dated 17 september 2025 or other schedules of this notification] 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.