Portland cement HSN Code

GST rates and HSN code for Portland cement.

ChapterDescriptionHSN CodeRate (%)CESS (%)Effective DateRate Revision
Mineral Products-Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and <strong>cement</strong>Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers Cement Clinkers2523100028%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers – Portland Cement: Other: Ordinary Portland Cement, Dry2523291028%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers – Portland Cement: Other: Other2523299028%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers252328%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers – Other Hydraulic Cements: Other2523909028%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers – Portland Cement: Other: Portland Pozzolana Cement2523293028%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers – Portland Cement: Other: Ordinary Portland Cement, Coloured2523292028%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers -Aluminous Cement2523300028%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers – Portland Cement: White Cement, Whether Or Not Artificially Coloured2523210028%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers – Portland Cement: Other: Portland Slag Cement2523294028%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers – Other Hydraulic Cements: High Alumina Refractory Cement2523902028%01/07/2017
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement, Supersulphate Cement And Similar Hydraulic Cements, Whether Or Not Coloured Or In The Form Of Clinkers – Other Hydraulic Cements: Sagol; Ashmoh2523901028%01/07/2017
Limestone Flux; Limestone And Other Calcareous Stones, Of A Kind Used For The Manufacture Of Lime Or Cement2521005%01/07/2017
Articles of stone, plaster, <strong>cement</strong>, asbestos, mica or similar materialsArticles Of Cement, Of Concrete Or Of Artificial Stone, Whether Or Not Reinforced – Tiles, Flagstones, Bricks And Similar Articles: Other: Other6810199018%15/11/2017 1/07/2017
Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibrecement Or The Like Other Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles: Asbestos-Cement Tiles6811202018%01/07/2017
Articles Of Cement, Of Concrete Or Of Artificial Stone, Whether Or Not Reinforced Other Articles: Other:Concrete Boulder6810991018%15/11/2017 1/07/2017
Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibrecement Or The Like Corrugated Sheets6811100018%01/07/2017
Copper and articles thereofCopper Mattes; Cement Copper (Precipitated Copper) – Cement Copper (Precipitated Copper)7401009018%01/07/2017
Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial useTextile Products And Articles, For Technical Uses, Specified In Note 7 To This Chapter – Textile Fabrics And Felts, Endless Or Fitted With Linking Devices, Of A Kind Used In Papermaking Or Similar Machines (For Example, For Pulp Or Asbestos – Cement) : –5911313012%01/07/2017
Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofMachine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, Concrete, Asbestos-Cement Or Like Mineral Materials Or For Cold Working Glass Grinding Or Polishing Machines8464200018%01/07/2017

The HSN Code for Portland Cement

Portland cement, a fundamental ingredient in construction, falls under a specific chapter within the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code. Understanding this classification is vital for businesses involved in its manufacturing, supply, and use for GST compliance. Let’s delve into the details provided.

Identifying the Primary HSN Code for Portland Cement

The data clearly places Portland cement under Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). Within this chapter, the heading specifically for Portland cement and similar hydraulic cements is 2523.

The following specific HSN codes are listed for different types and forms of Portland cement:

  • 25231000: Cement Clinkers (a key intermediate product in cement manufacturing)
  • 25232910: Portland Cement, Other: Ordinary Portland Cement, Dry
  • 25232990: Portland Cement, Other: Other
  • 25232: (This appears to be a broader heading encompassing various Portland cements)
  • 25239090: Other Hydraulic Cements: Other (This could include some specialized Portland cement types not listed elsewhere)
  • 25232930: Portland Cement, Other: Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)
  • 25232920: Portland Cement, Other: Ordinary Portland Cement, Coloured
  • 25232100: Portland Cement: White Cement, Whether Or Not Artificially Coloured
  • 25232940: Portland Cement, Other: Portland Slag Cement

Understanding the Applicable GST Rate

The provided data consistently shows a Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate of 28% applicable to all the listed HSN codes under the Portland cement category (2523). There is no mention of any CESS on these items. The effective date for this GST rate is 01/07/2017.

FAQs

Which HSN chapter covers Portland cement?

Portland cement is classified under Chapter 25 of the HSN code.

What is the primary HSN code heading for Portland cement?

The primary HSN code heading for Portland cement and similar hydraulic cements is 2523.

What is the GST rate applicable to Portland cement?

The GST rate applicable to all listed types of Portland cement is 28%.

Is there a different GST rate for cement clinkers?

No, cement clinkers (HSN code 25231000) also attract a GST rate of 28%.

Has the GST rate for Portland cement changed recently based on this data?

According to this data, the GST rate of 28% has been effective since 01/07/2017, with no subsequent revisions mentioned.

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