Q3HSN Code 2916
Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic
Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
GST rate
| Gibberellic acid | 5% |
| All organic chemicals other than giberellic acid | 18% |
Codes under 2916
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2916 11 | Acrylic acid and its salts | Varies |
| 2916 12 | Esters of acrylic acid: | Varies |
| 2916 12 10 | Butyl acrylate | Varies |
| 2916 13 | Methacrylic acid and its salts: | Varies |
| 2916 13 10 | Methacrylic acid | Varies |
| 2916 13 20 | Salts of methacrylic acid | Varies |
| 2916 14 | Esters of methacrylic acid | Varies |
| 2916 15 | Oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters: | Varies |
| 2916 15 10 | Oleic acid | Varies |
| 2916 16 | Binapacryl (ISO) | Varies |
| 2916 19 | Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives › Other | Varies |
| 2916 19 10 | Undecylenic acid | Varies |
| 2916 19 20 | Bismuth compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids | Varies |
| 2916 19 30 | Potassium compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids | Varies |
| 2916 19 40 | Sodium compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids | Varies |
| 2916 19 50 | Esters of unsaturated acyclic monoacids not elsewhere specified | Varies |
| 2916 19 51 | Gossyplure | Varies |
| 2916 19 60 | Sorbic acid | Varies |
| 2916 19 70 | Erucic acid | Varies |
| 2916 20 | Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: | Varies |
| 2916 20 00 | Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives | Varies |
| 2916 20 10 | D. V. Acid chloride/cypermethric acid chloride | Varies |
| 2916 20 20 | Bifenthrin (ISO), prallethrin | Varies |
| 2916 31 | Benzoic acid, its salts and esters: | Varies |
| 2916 31 10 | Benzoic acid | Varies |
| 2916 31 20 | Benzyl benzoate | Varies |
| 2916 31 30 | Methyl benzoate | Varies |
| 2916 31 40 | Sodium benzoate | Varies |
| 2916 31 50 | Benzocaine (ethylpara-amino benzoate) | Varies |
| 2916 31 60 | Orthochloro benzoic acid | Varies |
| 2916 31 70 | Dicamba | Varies |
| 2916 32 | Benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride | Varies |
| 2916 34 | Phenylacetic acid and its salts | Varies |
| 2916 34 10 | Phenylacetic acid and its salts: phenylacetic acid | Varies |
| 2916 34 90 | Phenylacetic acid and its salts: other | Varies |
| 2916 39 | Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives › Other | Varies |
| 2916 39 10 | Cinnamic acid | Varies |
| 2916 39 20 | Bismuth compounds of aromatic monoacids | Varies |
| 2916 39 30 | Potassium compounds of aromatic monoacids | Varies |
| 2916 39 40 | Sodium compounds of aromatic monoacids | Varies |
| 2916 39 50 | Esters of aromatic monoacids not elsewhere specified | Varies |
| 2916 39 60 | Dichlorophenyl acetyl chloride | Varies |
| 2916 39 70 | Alphanaphthyl acetic acid, cyclanilide, kresoxim methyl, metofluthrin, permethrin, renofluthrin, transfluthrin. | Varies |
← Chapter 29: Organic chemicals and chemical compounds
Related HSN codes
2917Polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides2915Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their2918Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their2914Ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen2919Phosphoric esters and their salts2913Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic?
The HSN code for unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic is 2916, under Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals and chemical compounds).
What is the GST rate on unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic?
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.