2940
CHEMICALLY PURE, OTHER THAN SUCROSE, LACTOSE, MALTOSE, GLUCOSE AND FRUCTOSE, SUGAR ETHERS, SUGAR ACETALS AND SUGAR ESTERS AND THEIR SALTS, OTHER THAN PRODUCTS OF HEADINGS 2937, 2938 OR 2938
Tax Calculator for 2940
E-Way Bill Rules
For chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters and their salts, other than products of headings 2937, 2938 or 2938, the E-Way Bill threshold is ₹50,000. Since the rate is 18%, you must generate a bill if the Taxable Value exceeds ₹42,372.
Example Calculation
- Base Value: ₹42,372
- + GST (18%): ₹7,626.96
- 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 2940 falls under Chapter 29. 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 (2940) is sufficient for B2B invoices.
Ensure that you charge 9% CGST and 9% SGST for intra-state supplies of chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters and their salts, other than products of headings 2937, 2938 or 2938. For inter-state supplies, the full 18% IGST applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the GST Rate for HSN Code 2940?
The GST rate for HSN Code 2940 (CHEMICALLY PURE, OTHER THAN SUCROSE, LACTOSE, MALTOSE, GLUCOSE AND FRUCTOSE, SUGAR ETHERS, SUGAR ACETALS AND SUGAR ESTERS AND THEIR SALTS, OTHER THAN PRODUCTS OF HEADINGS 2937, 2938 OR 2938) is 18%.
Q: Is HSN 2940 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 CHEMICALLY PURE, OTHER THAN SUCROSE, LACTOSE, MALTOSE, GLUCOSE AND FRUCTOSE, SUGAR ETHERS, SUGAR ACETALS AND SUGAR ESTERS AND THEIR SALTS, OTHER THAN PRODUCTS OF HEADINGS 2937, 2938 OR 2938?
Multiply the taxable value by 0.18. For ₹1000 value, GST is ₹180.
Q: Does Reverse Charge (RCM) apply?
No, standard Forward Charge applies.