Q3HSN Code 2908
Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated
Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols
GST rate
| Gibberellic acid | 5% |
| All organic chemicals other than giberellic acid | 18% |
Codes under 2908
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2908 10 00 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts | Varies |
| 2908 11 | Pentachlorophenol (ISO) | Varies |
| 2908 19 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols › Other | Varies |
| 2908 20 10 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - derivatives containing only sulpho groups, their salts and esters: phenol sulphonic acids | Varies |
| 2908 20 21 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - derivatives containing only sulpho groups, their salts and esters: naphthol sulphonic acids: g acids (2-naphthol-6,8-disulphonic acid) | Varies |
| 2908 20 22 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - derivatives containing only sulpho groups, their salts and esters: naphthol sulphonic acids: salts of g acid | Varies |
| 2908 20 23 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - derivatives containing only sulpho groups, their salts and esters: naphthol sulphonic acids: beta naphthol sulphonic acids | Varies |
| 2908 20 24 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - derivatives containing only sulpho groups, their salts and esters: naphthol sulphonic acids: nevile -winther acid (1-naphthol- 4- sulphonic acid) | Varies |
| 2908 20 25 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - derivatives containing only sulpho groups, their salts and esters: naphthol sulphonic acids: schaeffer acid (2-naphthol-6-sulphonic acid) | Varies |
| 2908 20 26 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - derivatives containing only sulpho groups, their salts and esters: naphthol sulphonic acids: r acids (2-naphthol- 3,6- disulphonic acid) and its disodium salt (salt of r acid) | Varies |
| 2908 20 27 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - derivatives containing only sulpho groups, their salts and esters: naphthol sulphonic acids: chromotropic acid (1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene -3,6-disulfonic acid) | Varies |
| 2908 20 29 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - derivatives containing only sulpho groups, their salts and esters: naphthol sulphonic acids: other | Varies |
| 2908 90 10 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - other: para nitrophenol | Varies |
| 2908 90 20 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - other: musk xylol | Varies |
| 2908 90 90 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols - other: other | Varies |
| 2908 91 | Dinoseb (ISO) and its salts | Varies |
| 2908 92 | 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol [dnoc (ISO)] and its salts | Varies |
| 2908 99 | Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols › Other | Varies |
| 2908 99 10 | Para nitrophenol | Varies |
| 2908 99 20 | Musk xylol | Varies |
| 2908 99 30 | Dinocap, meptyldiinocop, sodium paranitrophinolate | Varies |
← Chapter 29: Organic chemicals and chemical compounds
Related HSN codes
2909Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols2907Phenols; phenol-alcohols2910Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and expoxyethers2906Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated,nitrated2911Acetals and hemiacetals, whether or not with other oxygen2905Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated?
The HSN code for halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated is 2908, under Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals and chemical compounds).
What is the GST rate on halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated?
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.