271220Sub-heading (6-digit)Section V

HSN Code 271220 – Paraffin Wax Containing By Weight Less Than 0.75 % Of Oil:

Full GST classification for Paraffin Wax Containing By Weight Less Than 0.75 % Of Oil: — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

Search all HSN codesCheck GST rate

HSN Code

271220

Chapter

27

Digits

6-digit

Section

V

What is HSN Code 271220?

HSN code 271220 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Paraffin Wax Containing By Weight Less Than 0.75 % Of Oil: under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 27 — Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils And Products Of Their Distillation;…, which is part of Section V: Mineral Products. Every GST-registered business supplying paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 % of oil: must quote HSN 271220 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 271220

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter27mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
Heading2712petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured
Sub-heading271220paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 % of oil:

GST rate for HSN 271220

Goods under HSN 271220 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

Find the exact GST rate for Paraffin Wax Containing By Weight Less Than 0.75 % Of Oil: →

Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
27122000paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 % of oil:
27122010petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured - paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 % of oil: chlorinated paraffin wax
27122090petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured - paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 % of oil: other

HSN Code 271220 — FAQs

What is HSN code 271220?

HSN code 271220 classifies "Paraffin Wax Containing By Weight Less Than 0.75 % Of Oil:" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 27 (Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils And Products Of Their Distillation;…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 271220?

271220 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-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.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 271220?

Goods under HSN 271220 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Paraffin Wax Containing By Weight Less Than 0.75 % Of Oil:.

Which chapter does HSN code 271220 belong to?

HSN 271220 belongs to Chapter 27 — Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils And Products Of Their Distillation;…, part of Section V: Mineral Products.

Auto-fill HSN 271220 on every invoice

Laabam.One ERP stores HSN codes against your products and auto-populates them on GST invoices, e-invoices and GSTR-1 — no manual lookup, no classification errors.

Start Free TrialSchedule Demo