28061000Tariff Item (8-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 28061000 – Hydrogen Chloride (Hydrochloric Acid)

Full GST classification for Hydrogen Chloride (Hydrochloric Acid) — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

Search all HSN codesCheck GST rate

HSN Code

28061000

Chapter

28

Digits

8-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 28061000?

HSN code 28061000 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Hydrogen Chloride (Hydrochloric Acid) under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 28 — Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Or Inorganic Compounds Of Precious…, which is part of Section VI: Chemical Products. Every GST-registered business supplying hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) must quote HSN 28061000 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 28061000

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter28inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Heading2806hhydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid), chlorosulphuric acid
Sub-heading280610hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid)
Tariff28061000hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid)

GST rate for HSN 28061000

Goods under HSN 28061000 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 Hydrogen Chloride (Hydrochloric Acid) →

HSN Code 28061000 — FAQs

What is HSN code 28061000?

HSN code 28061000 classifies "Hydrogen Chloride (Hydrochloric Acid)" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 28 (Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Or Inorganic Compounds Of Precious…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 28061000?

28061000 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-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 28061000?

Goods under HSN 28061000 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 Hydrogen Chloride (Hydrochloric Acid).

Which chapter does HSN code 28061000 belong to?

HSN 28061000 belongs to Chapter 28 — Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Or Inorganic Compounds Of Precious…, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

Auto-fill HSN 28061000 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