HSN Code 2909
Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols
Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, etheralcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
GST rate
| Gibberellic acid | 5% |
| All organic chemicals other than giberellic acid | 18% |
Codes under 2909
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2909 11 | Diethyl ether | Varies |
| 2909 19 | Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, etheralcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives › Other | Varies |
| 2909 19 00 | Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, etheralcohol- phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other | Varies |
| 2909 19 10 | Tertiary amyl methyl ether | Varies |
| 2909 19 20 | Methyl tertiary butyl ether (mtbe) | Varies |
| 2909 20 | Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ethers and their halogenated,sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | Varies |
| 2909 30 | Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: | Varies |
| 2909 30 11 | 4-Chloro-2-nitro anisole | Varies |
| 2909 30 12 | Ortho nitro anisole | Varies |
| 2909 30 13 | Ethoxysulfuron, famoxadone | Varies |
| 2909 30 20 | Diphenyl oxide | Varies |
| 2909 30 30 | Musk ambrette | Varies |
| 2909 30 40 | Decabromodiphenyl ether | Varies |
| 2909 30 50 | Ethofenprox (etofenprox), fomesafen, oxyfluorfen | Varies |
| 2909 41 | 2,2-Oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol) | Varies |
| 2909 42 00 | Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, etheralcohol- phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monomethyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol | Varies |
| 2909 43 | Monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol | Varies |
| 2909 44 | Other monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol — ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, etheralcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | Varies |
| 2909 49 | Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, etheralcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives › Other | Varies |
| 2909 49 00 | Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, etheralcohol- phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other | Varies |
| 2909 49 10 | Phenoxy ethanol | Varies |
| 2909 49 20 | 1-(4-Phenoxyphenoxy) propan-2-ol | Varies |
| 2909 49 30 | Meta phenoxy benzyl alcohol (mpba) | Varies |
| 2909 50 | Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: | Varies |
| 2909 50 10 | Guaiacol | Varies |
| 2909 50 20 | Isoeugenol | Varies |
| 2909 50 30 | Potassium guaiacol sulphonate | Varies |
| 2909 50 40 | 4-Methoxy phenol (mono methyl ether of hydroquinone) | Varies |
| 2909 50 50 | Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha) | Varies |
| 2909 60 | Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | Varies |
| 2909 60 10 | Mcpa, amine salt | Varies |
← Chapter 29: Organic chemicals and chemical compounds
Related HSN codes
2910Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and expoxyethers2908Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated2911Acetals and hemiacetals, whether or not with other oxygen2907Phenols; phenol-alcohols2912Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function2906Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated,nitrated
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols?
The HSN code for ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols is 2909, under Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals and chemical compounds).
What is the GST rate on ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols?
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.