GST Rate for HSN 2905
Specific items under 2905
| HSN Code | Description | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 290511 | METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL) | 18% |
| 290512 | PROPAN-1-O1 (PROPYL ALCOHOL) AND PROPAN-2-OL (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL) : | 18% |
| 290513 | BUTAN-1-OL (N-BUTYL ALCOHOL) | 18% |
| 290514 | OTHER BUTANOLS : | 18% |
| 290516 | OCTANOL (OCTYL ALCOHOL) AND ISOMERS THEREOF : | 18% |
| 290517 | DODECAN-1-OL (LAURYL ALCOHOL),HEXADECAN-1-OL (CETYL ALCOHOL) AND OCTADECAN-1-OL (STEARYL ALCOHOL) | 18% |
| 290519 | OTHER: | 18% |
| 290522 | ACYCLIC TERPENE ALCOHOLS : | 18% |
| 290529 | OTHER | 18% |
| 290531 | ETHYLENE GLYCOL (ETHANEDIOL) | 18% |
| 290532 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL (PROPANE-1,2-DIOL) | 18% |
| 290539 | OTHER : | 18% |
| 290541 | 2-ETHYL-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL) PROPANE-1,3-DIOL (TRIMETHYLOLROPANE) | 18% |
| 290542 | PENTAERYTHRITOL : | 18% |
| 290543 | MANNITOL | 18% |
| 290544 | D-GLUCITOL (SORBITOL) | 18% |
| 290545 | GLYCEROL | 18% |
| 290549 | OTHER | 18% |
| 290551 | ETHCHLORVYNOL (INN) | 18% |
| 290559 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29051100 | METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL) | 18% |
| 29051210 | PROPYL ALCOHOL | 18% |
| 29051220 | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 18% |
| 29051300 | BUTAN-1-OL (N-BUTYL ALCOHOL) | 18% |
| 29051410 | ETHAMBUTOL, ETHAMBUTOL HCL | 18% |
| 29051420 | SALBUTAMOL SULPHATE | 18% |
| 29051430 | AMINO BUTANOL | 18% |
| 29051490 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29051500 | ACYCLIC ALCOHOLS AND THEIR HALOGENATED, SULPHONATED, NITRATED OR NITROSATED DERIVATIVES - SATURATED MONOHYDRIC ALCOHOLS : PENTANOL (AMYL ALCOHOL) AND ISOMERS THEREOF | 18% |
| 29051610 | DIMETHYL OCTANOL | 18% |
| 29051620 | 2-ETHYL HEXANOL | 18% |
| 29051690 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29051700 | DODECAN-1-OL (LAURYL ALCOHOL),HEXADECAN-1-OL (CETYL ALCOHOL) AND OCTADECAN-1-OL (STEARYL ALCOHOL) | 18% |
| 29051900 | ACYCLIC ALCOHOLS AND THEIR HALOGENATED, SULPHONATED, NITRATED OR NITROSATED DERIVATIVES - SATURATED MONOHYDRIC ALCOHOLS : OTHER | 18% |
| 29051910 | 2-BUTANOL, 3, 3-DIMETHYL- | 18% |
| 29051990 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29052210 | CITRANELLOL | 18% |
| 29052220 | GERANIOL | 18% |
| 29052230 | LINALOOL | 18% |
| 29052240 | RHODINOL | 18% |
| 29052250 | Dihydromyrcenol | 18% |
| 29052290 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29052900 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29053100 | ETHYLENE GLYCOL (ETHANEDIOL) | 18% |
| 29053200 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL (PROPANE-1,2-DIOL) | 18% |
| 29053910 | 1,4/1,3/2,3-BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 18% |
| 29053920 | Hexylene glycol | 18% |
| 29053990 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29054100 | 2-ETHYL-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL) PROPANE-1,3-DIOL (TRIMETHYLOLROPANE) | 18% |
| 29054210 | DIPENTAERYTHRITOL | 18% |
| 29054290 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29054300 | MANNITOL | 18% |
| 29054400 | D-GLUCITOL (SORBITOL) | 18% |
| 29054500 | GLYCEROL | 18% |
| 29054900 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29055100 | ETHCHLORVYNOL (INN) | 18% |
| 29055900 | OTHER | 18% |
Tax calculator for HSN 2905
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FAQs for HSN 2905
What is the GST rate for HSN 2905?▾
GST rate for HSN 2905 is 18%. 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 2905 in the line item and apply GST @ 18%. For intra-state supplies: 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For inter-state supplies: 18% 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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Next steps after choosing HSN 2905
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