Q3HSN Code 2941
Antibiotics
GST rate
| Gibberellic acid | 5% |
| All organic chemicals other than giberellic acid | 18% |
Codes under 2941
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2941 10 | Penicillins and their derivative with a penicillanic acid structure, salts thereof: | Varies |
| 2941 10 10 | Penicillins and its salts ( e.g. Procaine penicillin, penicillin g-potassium) | Varies |
| 2941 10 20 | Ampicilline and its salts | Varies |
| 2941 10 30 | Amoxycilline and its salts | Varies |
| 2941 10 40 | Cioxacilline and its salts | Varies |
| 2941 10 50 | 6-Apa | Varies |
| 2941 20 | Streptomycins and their derivatives, salts thereof: | Varies |
| 2941 20 10 | Streptomycin | Varies |
| 2941 30 | Tetracyclines and their derivatives, salts thereof: | Varies |
| 2941 30 10 | Doxycycline and its salts | Varies |
| 2941 30 20 | Tetracycline/oxytetra-cycline and their salts | Varies |
| 2941 40 | Chloramphenicol and its derivatives, salts thereof | Varies |
| 2941 50 | Erythromycin and its derivatives, salts thereof | Varies |
| 2941 90 | Antibiotics › Other | Varies |
| 2941 90 11 | Rifampicin | Varies |
| 2941 90 12 | 2 formyl rifa s V (rifa int) | Varies |
| 2941 90 13 | Rifa s or rifa s sodium (rifaint) | Varies |
| 2941 90 14 | 1-Amino-4-methyl piperazine (rifaint) | Varies |
| 2941 90 20 | Cephalexin and its salts | Varies |
| 2941 90 30 | Ciprofloxacine and its salts | Varies |
| 2941 90 40 | Gentamycin and its salts | Varies |
| 2941 90 50 | Neomycin | Varies |
| 2941 90 60 | Norfloxacin and its salts | Varies |
| 2941 90 70 | Aureofungin, kasugamycin, validamycin | Varies |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for antibiotics?
The HSN code for antibiotics is 2941, under Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals and chemical compounds).
What is the GST rate on antibiotics?
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.