28399090Tariff Item (8-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 28399090Silicates, Commercial Alkali Metal Silicates

Full GST classification for Silicates, Commercial Alkali Metal Silicates — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

HSN Code

28399090

Chapter

28

Digits

8-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 28399090?

HSN code 28399090 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Silicates, Commercial Alkali Metal Silicates 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 silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates must quote HSN 28399090 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 28399090

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter28inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Heading2839silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates
Sub-heading283990other :
Tariff28399090other

GST rate for HSN 28399090

Goods under HSN 28399090 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 Silicates, Commercial Alkali Metal Silicates

HSN Code 28399090 — FAQs

What is HSN code 28399090?

HSN code 28399090 classifies "Silicates, Commercial Alkali Metal Silicates" 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 28399090?

28399090 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 28399090?

Goods under HSN 28399090 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 Silicates, Commercial Alkali Metal Silicates.

Which chapter does HSN code 28399090 belong to?

HSN 28399090 belongs to Chapter 28 — Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Or Inorganic Compounds Of Precious…, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

Auto-fill HSN 28399090 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.