2501Heading (4-digit)Section V

HSN Code 2501 – Salt And Pure Sodium Chloride, Whether Or Not In Aqueous Solution Or Containing Added Anti-Caking Or Free Flowing Agents, Sea Water

Full GST classification for Salt And Pure Sodium Chloride, Whether Or Not In Aqueous Solution Or Containing Added Anti-Caking Or Free Flowing Agents, Sea Water — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, and related HSN codes.

HSN Code

2501

Chapter

25

Digits

4-digit

Section

V

What is HSN Code 2501?

HSN code 2501 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Salt And Pure Sodium Chloride, Whether Or Not In Aqueous Solution Or Containing Added Anti-Caking Or Free Flowing Agents, Sea Water under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 25 — Salt, Sulphur, Earths And Stone, Plastering Materials, Lime And Cement, which is part of Section V: Mineral Products. Every GST-registered business supplying salt and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free flowing agents, sea water must quote HSN 2501 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 2501

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter25salt, sulphur, earths and stone, plastering materials, lime and cement
Heading2501salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free flowing agents, sea water

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HSN Code 2501 — FAQs

What is HSN code 2501?

HSN code 2501 classifies "Salt And Pure Sodium Chloride, Whether Or Not In Aqueous Solution Or Containing Added Anti-Caking Or Free Flowing Agents, Sea Water" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 25 (Salt, Sulphur, Earths And Stone, Plastering Materials, Lime And Cement) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 2501?

2501 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

Which chapter does HSN code 2501 belong to?

HSN 2501 belongs to Chapter 25 — Salt, Sulphur, Earths And Stone, Plastering Materials, Lime And Cement, part of Section V: Mineral Products.

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