GST Rate for HSN 2918
Specific items under 2918
| HSN Code | Description | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 291811 | LACTIC ACID, ITS SALTS AND ESTERS : | 18% |
| 291812 | TARTARIC ACID | 18% |
| 291813 | SALTS AND ESTERS OF TARTARIC ACID : | 18% |
| 291814 | CITRIC ACID | 18% |
| 291815 | SALTS AND ESTERS OF CITRIC ACID : | 18% |
| 291816 | GLUCONIC ACID, ITS SALTS AND ESTERS : | 18% |
| 291817 | 2, 2-DIPHENYL-2-HYDROXYACETIC ACID (BENZILIC ACID) | 18% |
| 291818 | CHLOROBENZILATE (ISO) | 18% |
| 291819 | OTHER: | 18% |
| 291821 | SALICYLIC ACID AND ITS SALTS : | 18% |
| 291822 | O-ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, ITS SALTS AND ESTERS | 18% |
| 291823 | OTHER ESTERS OF SALICYLIC ACID AND THEIR SALTS : | 18% |
| 291829 | OTHER : | 18% |
| 291830 | CARBOXYLIC ACIDS WITH ALDEHYDE OR KETONE FUNCTION BUT WITHOUT OTHER OXYGEN FUNCTION, THEIR ANHYDRIDES, HALIDES, PEROXIDES,PEROXYACIDS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES: | 18% |
| 291891 | 2, 4, 5-T(ISO) (2, 4, 5-TRICHLOROPHENOXYACETIC ACID), ITS SALTS AND ESTERS | 18% |
| 291899 | OTHER: | 18% |
| 29181110 | LACTIC ACID | 18% |
| 29181120 | CALCIUM LACTATE | 18% |
| 29181190 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29181200 | TARTARIC ACID | 18% |
| 29181310 | POTASSIUM BITARTRATE | 18% |
| 29181320 | METROPROLOL TARTRATE | 18% |
| 29181390 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29181400 | CITRIC ACID | 18% |
| 29181510 | POTASSIUM CITRATE | 18% |
| 29181520 | SODIUM CITRATE | 18% |
| 29181530 | BISMUTH CITRATE | 18% |
| 29181540 | DISODIUM HYDROGEN CITRATE | 18% |
| 29181550 | FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE | 18% |
| 29181590 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29181610 | CALCIUM GLUCONATE | 18% |
| 29181620 | FERROUS GLUCONATE | 18% |
| 29181690 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29181700 | 2, 2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid (benzilic acid) | 18% |
| 29181800 | CHLOROBENZILATE (ISO) | 18% |
| 29181900 | CARBOXYLIC ACIDS WITH ADDITIONAL OXYGEN FUNCTION AND THEIR ANHYDRIDES, HALIDES, PEROXIDES AND PEROXYACIDS; THEIR HALOGENATED, SULPHONATED, NITRATED OR NITROSATED DERIVATIVES - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS WITH ALCOHOL FUNCTION, BUT WITHOUT OTHER OXYGEN FUNCTION, THEIR ANHYDRIDES, HALIDES, PEROXIDES, PEROXYACIDS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES : OTHER | 18% |
| 29181910 | BENZENEACETIC ACID, ALPHA-HYDROXY-ALPHA-PHENYL- | 18% |
| 29181920 | Cholic acid | 18% |
| 29181930 | Ricinoleic acid | 18% |
| 29181990 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29182110 | SALICYLIC ACID | 18% |
| 29182120 | SODIUM SALICYLATE | 18% |
| 29182190 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29182200 | O-ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, ITS SALTS AND ESTERS | 18% |
| 29182310 | METHYL SALICYLATE | 18% |
| 29182320 | AMINO SALICYLATE | 18% |
| 29182330 | SALICYLAMIDE | 18% |
| 29182340 | Benzyl salicylate | 18% |
| 29182390 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29182910 | GALLIC ACID | 18% |
| 29182920 | BETA HYDROXY NAPTHOIC ACID | 18% |
| 29182930 | PROPYL GALLATE | 18% |
| 29182990 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29183010 | LEVULINIC ACID | 18% |
| 29183020 | ETHYL ACETO ACETATE (ACETOACETIC ESTER) | 18% |
| 29183030 | NALIDIXIC ACID | 18% |
| 29183040 | METHYL ACETO ACETATE | 18% |
| 29183050 | Fluoro benzoyl butyric acid | 18% |
| 29183090 | OTHER | 18% |
| 29189000 | CARBOXYLIC ACIDS WITH ADDITIONAL OXYGEN FUNCTION AND THEIR ANHYDRIDES, HALIDES, PEROXIDES AND PEROXYACIDS; THEIR HALOGENATED, SULPHONATED, NITRATED OR NITROSATED DERIVATIVES - OTHER | 18% |
| 29189100 | 2, 4, 5-T(ISO) (2, 4, 5-TRICHLOROPHENOXYACETIC ACID), ITS SALTS AND ESTERS | 18% |
| 29189900 | CARBOXYLIC ACIDS WITH ADDITIONAL OXYGEN FUNCTION AND THEIR ANHYDRIDES, HALIDES, PEROXIDES AND PEROXYACIDS; THEIR HALOGENATED, SULPHONATED, NITRATED OR NITROSATED DERIVATIVES - OTHER -- OTHER | 18% |
| 29189910 | Sodium phenoxy acetate | 18% |
| 29189920 | METHYL (E)-2-[2-(CHLORO METHYL) PHENYL]-3-METHOXYACRYLATE | 18% |
| 29189990 | Other | 18% |
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FAQs for HSN 2918
What is the GST rate for HSN 2918?▾
GST rate for HSN 2918 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 2918 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?▾
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