2512
SILICEOUS FOSSIL MEALS (FOR EXAMPLE, KIESELGUHR, TRIPOLITE AND DIATOMITE) AND SIMILAR SILICEOUS EARTHS, WHETHEROR NOT CALCINED, OF AN APPARENT SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF 1 OR LESS
Tax Calculator for 2512
E-Way Bill Rules
For siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whetheror not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less, the E-Way Bill threshold is ₹50,000. Since the rate is 5%, you must generate a bill if the Taxable Value exceeds ₹47,619.
Example Calculation
- Base Value: ₹47,619
- + GST (5%): ₹2,380.95
- Total Invoice: ~₹50,000
Invoice Example
Breakdown for a sample invoice value of ₹1,000:
Can I claim ITC?
Yes, if used for business. This reduces your final cash liability.
Input Tax Credit (ITC) Logic
Compliance & Validation
HSN 2512 falls under Chapter 25. It is mandatory to mention this code on invoices if your annual turnover exceeds ₹5 Crore. For turnover below ₹5 Crore, mentioning the 4-digit code (2512) is sufficient for B2B invoices.
Ensure that you charge 2.5% CGST and 2.5% SGST for intra-state supplies of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whetheror not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less. For inter-state supplies, the full 5% IGST applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the GST Rate for HSN Code 2512?
The GST rate for HSN Code 2512 (SILICEOUS FOSSIL MEALS (FOR EXAMPLE, KIESELGUHR, TRIPOLITE AND DIATOMITE) AND SIMILAR SILICEOUS EARTHS, WHETHEROR NOT CALCINED, OF AN APPARENT SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF 1 OR LESS) is 5%.
Q: Is HSN 2512 eligible for Input Tax Credit (ITC)?
ITC availability is classified as 'eligible'. Generally, businesses can claim ITC unless used for personal consumption or blocked under Section 17(5).
Q: How to calculate GST amount for SILICEOUS FOSSIL MEALS (FOR EXAMPLE, KIESELGUHR, TRIPOLITE AND DIATOMITE) AND SIMILAR SILICEOUS EARTHS, WHETHEROR NOT CALCINED, OF AN APPARENT SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF 1 OR LESS?
Multiply the taxable value by 0.05. For ₹1000 value, GST is ₹50.
Q: Does Reverse Charge (RCM) apply?
No, standard Forward Charge applies.