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HSN 293918% GSTITC EligibleRCM: Check notificationsLast reviewed: 22 Jan 2026

ALKALOIDS

GST rate for HSN 2939 is 18%. Use the calculator, copy invoice-ready details, and verify ITC/RCM hints before filing (FY 2025–26).

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Quick summary
TypeGoods
Intra-state split9% CGST + 9% SGST
Inter-state18% IGST
Tip: Compare nearby headings and chapter notes to avoid wrong classification.

GST Rate for HSN 2939

18%

Specific items under 2939

HSN CodeDescriptionGST Rate
293911CONCENTRATES OF POPPY STRAW, BUPRENORPHINE (INN), CODEINE, DIHYDROCODEINE (INN), ETHYLMORPHINE, ETORPHINE (INN), HEROIN, HYDROCODONE (INN), HYDROMORPHONE (INN), MORPHINE, NICOMORPHINE (INN), OXYCODONE (INN), OXYMORPHONE (INN), PHOLCODINE (INN), THEBACON (INN) AND THEBAINE, SALTS THEREOF18%
293919OTHER18%
293920ALKALOID OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES, SALTS THEREOF:18%
293930CAFFEINE AND ITS SALTS18%
293941EPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS18%
293942PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (INN) AND ITS SALTS18%
293943CATHINE (INN) AND ITS SALTS18%
293944NOREPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS18%
293945LEVOMETAMFETAMINE, METAMFETAMINE (INN), METAMFETAMINE RACEMATE AND THEIR SALTS18%
293949OTHER18%
293951FENETYLLINE (INN) AND ITS SALTS18%
293959OTHER18%
293961ERGOMETRINE (INN) AND ITS SALTS :18%
293962ERGOTAMINE (INN) AND ITS SALTS :18%
293963LYSERGIC ACID AND ITS SALTS18%
293969OTHER18%
293972COCAINE, ECGONINE, SALTS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES THEREOF18%
293979Other18%
293980OTHER18%
29391100CONCENTRATES OF POPPY STRAW, BUPRENORPHINE (INN),CODEINE, DIHYDROCODEINE (INN), ETHYLMORPHINE, ETORPHINE (INN), HEROIN, HYDROCODONE (INN), HYDROMORPHONE (INN), MORPHINE, NICOMORPHINE(INN), OXYCODONE (INN), OXYMORPHONE (INN), PHOLCODINE (INN), THEBACON (INN) AND THEBAINE,SALTS THEREOF18%
29391900OTHER18%
29392010QUININE ALKALOIDS18%
29392020QUININE HYDROCHLORIDE18%
29392030QUININE SULPHATE18%
29392040CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE18%
29392090OTHER18%
29392110VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - ALKALOIDS OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; SALTS THEREOF :-QUININE AND ITS SALTS : QUININE ALKALOIDS18%
29392120VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - ALKALOIDS OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; SALTS THEREOF :-QUININE AND ITS SALTS : QUININE HYDROCHLORIDE18%
29392130VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - ALKALOIDS OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; SALTS THEREOF :-QUININE AND ITS SALTS : QUININE SULPHATE18%
29392140VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - ALKALOIDS OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; SALTS THEREOF :-QUININE AND ITS SALTS : CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE18%
29392190VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - ALKALOIDS OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; SALTS THEREOF :-QUININE AND ITS SALTS : OTHER18%
29392900VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - ALKALOIDS OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; SALTS THEREOF : OTHER18%
29392910BENZENEACETIC ACID, ALPHA-HYDROXY-ALPHA-PHENYL, 1-AZABICYCLO18%
29392990OTHER18%
29393000CAFFEINE AND ITS SALTS18%
29394100EPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS18%
29394110VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - EPHEDRINES AND THEIR SALTS :-EPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS : EPHEDRINE ALKALOIDS18%
29394120VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - EPHEDRINES AND THEIR SALTS :-EPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS : EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE18%
29394190VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - EPHEDRINES AND THEIR SALTS :-EPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS : OTHER18%
29394200PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (INN) AND ITS SALTS18%
29394300CATHINE (INN) AND ITS SALTS18%
29394400NOREPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS18%
29394500LEVOMETAMFETAMINE, METAMFETAMINE (INN), METAMFETAMINE RACEMATE AND THEIR SALTS18%
29394900OTHER18%
29395100FENETYLLINE (INN) AND ITS SALTS18%
29395900OTHER18%
29396110ERGOMETRINE (INN)18%
29396190OTHER18%
29396210ERGOTAMINE TARTRATE18%
29396290OTHER18%
29396300LYSERGIC ACID AND ITS SALTS18%
29396900OTHER18%
29397100Cocaine, ecgonine, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamfetamine racemate; salts, esters and other derivatives thereof18%
29397200COCAINE, ECGONINE, SALTS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES THEREOF18%
29397900OTHER18%
29397910Nicotine18%
29397990Other18%
29398000Other18%
29399100VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - OTHER : LEVOMETAMFETAMINE, METAMFETAMINE(INN), METAMFETAMINE RACEMATE; SALTS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES THEREOF18%
29399900VEGETABLE ALKALOIDS, NATURAL OR REPRODUCED BY SYNTHESIS, AND THEIR SALTS, ETHERS, ESTERS AND OTHER DERIVATIVES - OTHER : OTHER18%

Tax calculator for HSN 2939

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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 (9%)90.00
SGST (9%)90.00
Total invoice1180.00
Inter-state (IGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
IGST (18%)180.00
Total invoice1180.00
Chapter note
Organic Chemicals. Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Ethers. Mostly 18%.

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 29 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 2939

What is the GST rate for HSN 2939?

GST rate for HSN 2939 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 2939 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.

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