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HSN 25085% GSTITC EligibleRCM: Check notificationsLast reviewed: 22 Jan 2026

OTHER CLAYS (NOT INCLUDING EXPANDED CLAYS OF HEADING 6806)

GST rate for HSN 2508 is 5%. Use the calculator, copy invoice-ready details, and verify ITC/RCM hints before filing (FY 2025–26).

Not legal advice • Verify before filing
Quick summary
TypeGoods
Intra-state split2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST
Inter-state5% IGST
Tip: Compare nearby headings and chapter notes to avoid wrong classification.

GST Rate for HSN 2508

5%

Specific items under 2508

HSN CodeDescriptionGST Rate
250810BENTONITE :5%
250830FIRE CLAY :5%
250840OTHER CLAYS :5%
250850ANDALUSITE, KYANITE AND SILLIMANITE:5%
250860MULLITE5%
250870CHAMOTTE OR DINAS EARTHS5%
25081010CRUDE5%
25081090OTHER (INCLUDES PROCESSED AND GROUND)5%
25082010OTHER CLAYS (NOT INCLUDING EXPANDED CLAYS OF HEADING 6806), ANDALUSITE, KYANITE AND SILLIMANITE, WHETHER OR NOT CALCINED; MULLITE; CHAMOTTE OR DINAS EARTHS - DECOLOURISING EARTHS AND FULLERS EARTH: PROCESSED (INCLUDING ACTIVATED)5%
25082090OTHER CLAYS (NOT INCLUDING EXPANDED CLAYS OF HEADING 6806), ANDALUSITE, KYANITE AND SILLIMANITE, WHETHER OR NOT CALCINED; MULLITE; CHAMOTTE OR DINAS EARTHS - DECOLOURISING EARTHS AND FULLERS EARTH: OTHER5%
25083010NON-PLASTIC5%
25083020SEMI-PLASTIC5%
25083030PLASTIC5%
25083090OTHER5%
25084010BALL CLAY5%
25084020EARTH CLAY5%
25084090OTHER5%
25085010ANDALUSITE5%
25085021CRUDE, OTHER THAN CALCINED5%
25085022PROCESSED, OTHER THAN CALCINED (WASHED OR GROUND OR SCREENED OR BENEFICIATED)5%
25085023CALCINED5%
25085031LUMPS5%
25085032FINES (INCLUDING SAND)5%
25085039OTHER5%
25086000MULLITE5%
25087000CHAMOTTE OR DINAS EARTHS5%

Tax calculator for HSN 2508

Enter a taxable value to calculate GST. You can use this for a quick invoice estimate.

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Not legal advice • Verify before filing • For services (99), place-of-supply rules can change tax type.

Invoice example (₹1,000 taxable value)

Intra-state (CGST + SGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
CGST (2.5%)25.00
SGST (2.5%)25.00
Total invoice1050.00
Inter-state (IGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
IGST (5%)50.00
Total invoice1050.00
Chapter note
Salt, Sulphur, Plaster, Lime, Cement. Cement is 28%. Salt is Exempt.

Compliance pointers (ITC / RCM / classification)

ITC hint

Input Tax Credit depends on usage conditions, restrictions, and supplier eligibility. Treat this as a quick hint — verify for edge cases.

ITC Eligible
RCM / special cases

Reverse Charge is notification-based and can depend on supplier status and transaction type. If you see a warning, double-check notifications and your invoice terms.

No chapter-level RCM note found. Still verify based on notification + supplier category.
Classification checks
  • Compare adjacent headings within Chapter 25 before finalizing.
  • Use chapter notes to avoid common confusions (materials vs finished goods, kits, etc.).
  • For services (99), place-of-supply can change whether IGST/CGST+SGST applies.

FAQs for HSN 2508

What is the GST rate for HSN 2508?

GST rate for HSN 2508 is 5%. Always verify the latest CBIC/GST notifications for changes.

Is HSN mandatory on invoices?

HSN is generally required on B2B invoices; the number of digits depends on turnover and the nature of supply. Exports/imports typically use more detailed codes.

How do I use this code on an invoice?

Add HSN 2508 in the line item and apply GST @ 5%. For intra-state supplies: 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST. For inter-state supplies: 5% IGST.

Does ITC apply for this HSN?

ITC depends on conditions and restrictions under GST law, plus the nature of usage and supplier eligibility. Use the ITC badge as a hint and verify with your CA for edge cases.

Can Reverse Charge (RCM) apply here?

RCM is notification-based and depends on the supply category, supplier status, and transaction type. If you see an RCM note, treat it as a “verify” signal.

What if I pick the wrong HSN?

Wrong classification can cause rate mismatch, notices, interest/penalty exposure, and reconciliation issues. Compare nearby headings and chapter notes before finalizing.

Sources & accuracy

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