Powder HSN Code
GST rates and HSN code for Powder.
| Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clocks and watches and parts thereof | Powder | 910992 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains,seeds and fruit; industrial or medical plants; straw and fodder | Plants And Parts Of Plants (Including Seeds And Fruits), Of A Kind Used Primarily In Perfumery, In Pharmacy Or For Insecticidal, Fungicidal Or Similar Purpose, Fresh Or Dried, Whether Or Not Cut, Crushed Or Powdered Other : Leaves, Powder, Flowers And Pod | 12119025 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Plants And Parts Of Plants (Including Seeds And Fruits), Of A Kind Used Primarily In Perfumery, In Pharmacy Or For Insecticidal, Fungicidal Or Similar Purpose, Fresh Or Dried, Whether Or Not Cut, Crushed Or Powdered Other : Leaves, Powder, Flowers And Pod | 12119023 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Cocoa and cocoa preparations | Chocolate And Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa – Cocoa Powder, Containing Added Sugar Or Other Sweetening Matter | 18061000 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
| Products of animal origin, not elsewhere spcified or inculded | Ivory, Tortoise-Shell, Whalebone And – Whalebone Hair, Horns, Antlers, Hooves, – Nails, Claws And Beaks, Unworked Or Simply – Prepared But Not Cut To Shape; Powder And – Waste Of These Products – Other : Hoof Meal | 05079010 | Nil | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Ivory; Ivory Powder And Waste | 050710 | 5% | – | – | – | |
| Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar rticles, modelling pastes, dental waxes” and dental preparations with a basis o | Polishes And Creams, For Footwear, Furniture, Floors, Coachwork, Glass Or Metal, Scouring Pastes And Powders And Similar Preparations (Whether Or Not In The Form Of Paper, Wadding, Felt, Nonwovens , Cellular Plastics Or Cellular Rubber, Impregnated, Coate | 3405 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Dairy produce; birds eggs; natural honey; edibal product of aanimal origin, not elsewhere spcified or inculded | Cheese And Curd Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered | 04063000 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Plastics and articles thereof | Cellulose And Its Chemical Derivatives, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included, In Primary Forms – Cellulose Acetates : Plasticised :Cellulose Acetobutyrate Moulding Powder | 39121230 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewelry; coin | Gold (Including Gold Plated With Platinum) Unwrought Or In Semi-Manufactured Forms, Or In Powder Form – Non-Monetary | 7108 | 3% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Silver (Including Silver Plated With Gold Or Platinum), Unwrought Or In Semi-Manufactured Forms, Or In Powder Form – Other : Unwrought | 71069100 | 3% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Gold (Including Gold Plated With Platinum) Unwrought Or In Semi-Manufactured Forms, Or In Powder Form – Non-Monetary : Other Semi-Manufactured Forms | 71081300 | 3% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers | Dried Vegetables, Whole, Cut, Sliced,Broken Or In Powder, But Not Further Prepared ? Mushrooms, Wood Ears (Auricularia Spp.),Jelly Fungi (Tremella Spp.) And Truffles : Other | 07123900 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive | Hypochlorites; Commercial Calcium Hypochlorites; Chlorites; Hypobromites – Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite And Other Calcium Hypochlorites : Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite (Bleaching Paste Or Powder) | 28281010 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | Preparations For Oral Or Dental Hygiene, Including Denture Fixative Pastes And Powders; Yarn Used To Clean Between The Teeth (Dental Floss), In Individual Retail Packages Other | 33069000 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
| Preparations For Oral Or Dental Hygiene, Including Denture Fixative Pastes And Powders; Yarn Used To Clean Between The Teeth (Dental Floss), In Individual Retail Packages Yarn Used To Clean Between The Teeth (Dental Floss) | 33062000 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
| Preparations For Oral Or Dental Hygiene, Including Denture Fixative Pastes And Powders; Yarn Used To Clean Between The Teeth (Dental Floss), In Individual Retail Packages Dentifrices: In Paste | 33061020 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
| Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof | Cadmium And Articles Thereof, Including Waste And Scrap – Unwrought Cadmium; Powders | 81072000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather | Composition Leather With A Basis Of Leather Or Leather Fiber, In Slabs, Sheets Or Strip, Whether Or Not In Rolls; Parings And Other Waste Of Leather Or Of Composition Leather, Not Suitable For The Manufacture Of Leather Articles; Leather Dust, Powder And | 41152010 | 12% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
| Pharmaceutical products | Glands And Other Organs For Organo-Therapeutic Uses, Dried, Whether Or Not Powdered; Extracts Of Glands Or Other Organs Or Of Their Secretions For Organo-Therapeutic Uses; Heparin And Its Salts; Other Human Or Animal Substances Prepared For Therapeutic Or | 30019099 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Understanding the HSN Code Landscape
The term “powder” is incredibly broad, encompassing everything from a delicate face powder to industrial-grade chemical compounds. Because of this vast diversity, there isn’t one single HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code for “powder.” Instead, the HSN classification depends entirely on the nature, composition, and intended use of the specific powder. For businesses dealing with powdered goods in India, understanding this nuance is critical for accurate GST (Goods and Services Tax) compliance.
The HSN system is a globally recognized method for classifying traded products. When it comes to powders, you’ll find them scattered across numerous chapters, each reflecting a distinct product category.
A Glimpse into Powder HSN Codes and GST Rates:
Let’s explore some examples from the provided data to illustrate the variety:
- Food Powders: Many food-related powders, like Cocoa Powder containing added sugar (18061000), are classified under chapters related to food preparations (e.g., Chapter 18 for Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations). Similarly, dried vegetables in powder form (07123900) fall under edible vegetables (Chapter 7). These often see varying GST rates, with cocoa powder at 18% and dried vegetables at 5%.
- Pharmaceutical and Medical Powders: Powders used in the pharmaceutical industry are categorized based on their active ingredients and formulation. For instance, Glands and other organs for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, whether or not powdered (30019099), fall under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical products) and carry a 12% GST rate. This chapter is extensive and includes various medicaments in powder form.
- Cosmetic and Personal Care Powders: Products like Polishes and Creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal, Scouring Pastes and Powders (340518%) are found under Chapter 34, relating to soaps, waxes, and polishing preparations, typically at an 18% GST rate. Dental preparations in powder form (33069000) are under Chapter 33 (Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations) and also attract 18% GST.
- Industrial and Chemical Powders: Materials like Cellulose Acetobutyrate Moulding Powder (39121230), used in plastics, are classified under Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) at 18% GST. Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite (Bleaching Paste or Powder) (28281010), an inorganic chemical, falls under Chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals) with an 18% GST rate.
- Mineral and Metallic Powders: Ivory Powder and Waste (050710), from animal origin, are classified under Chapter 5 at 5% GST. Precious metals in powder form, like Gold (including Gold Plated With Platinum) in Powder Form (7108), are under Chapter 71 and have a specific 3% GST rate, indicating their unique value. Similarly, Cadmium in Powder Form (81072000) falls under Chapter 81 (Other base metals) and has an 18% GST rate.
The data clearly illustrates that the term “powder” itself is insufficient for HSN classification. Businesses must delve into the specifics of the powder’s origin, chemical composition, and ultimate purpose to assign the correct HSN code and ensure accurate GST application. All the GST rates mentioned above have been effective since July 1, 2017, unless a specific revision date is provided (like 15/11/2017 for some items).
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