Q3HSN Code 2905
Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated
Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
GST rate
| Gibberellic acid | 5% |
| All organic chemicals other than giberellic acid | 18% |
Codes under 2905
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2905 11 | Methanol (methyl alcohol) | Varies |
| 2905 12 | Propan-1-o1 (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol): | Varies |
| 2905 12 10 | Propyl alcohol | Varies |
| 2905 12 20 | Isopropyl alcohol | Varies |
| 2905 13 | Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) | Varies |
| 2905 14 | Other butanols — acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | Varies |
| 2905 14 10 | Ethambutol, ethambutol hcl | Varies |
| 2905 14 20 | Salbutamol sulphate | Varies |
| 2905 14 30 | Amino butanol | Varies |
| 2905 15 00 | Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - saturated monohydric alcohols: pentanol (amyl alcohol) and isomers thereof | Varies |
| 2905 16 | Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof: | Varies |
| 2905 16 10 | Dimethyl octanol | Varies |
| 2905 16 20 | 2-Ethyl hexanol | Varies |
| 2905 17 | Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol),hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol) | Varies |
| 2905 19 | Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives › Other | Varies |
| 2905 19 00 | Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - saturated monohydric alcohols: other | Varies |
| 2905 19 10 | 3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol (pinacolyl alcohol) | Varies |
| 2905 19 20 | Triacontanol | Varies |
| 2905 22 | Acyclic terpene alcohols: | Varies |
| 2905 22 10 | Citranellol | Varies |
| 2905 22 20 | Geraniol | Varies |
| 2905 22 30 | Linalool | Varies |
| 2905 22 40 | Rhodinol | Varies |
| 2905 22 50 | Dihydromyrcenol | Varies |
| 2905 29 | Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives › Other | Varies |
| 2905 31 | Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) | Varies |
| 2905 32 | Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) | Varies |
| 2905 39 | Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives › Other | Varies |
| 2905 39 10 | 1,4/1,3/2,3-Butylene glycol | Varies |
| 2905 39 20 | Hexylene glycol | Varies |
| 2905 41 | 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolropane) | Varies |
| 2905 42 | Pentaerythritol: | Varies |
| 2905 42 10 | Dipentaerythritol | Varies |
| 2905 43 | Mannitol | Varies |
| 2905 44 | D-glucitol (sorbitol) | Varies |
| 2905 45 | Glycerol | Varies |
| 2905 49 | Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives › Other | Varies |
| 2905 51 | Ethchlorvynol (inn) | Varies |
| 2905 59 | Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives › Other | Varies |
← Chapter 29: Organic chemicals and chemical compounds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated?
The HSN code for acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated is 2905, under Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals and chemical compounds).
What is the GST rate on acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated?
It depends on the specific item: gibberellic acid is 5%; all organic chemicals other than giberellic acid 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.