2909Heading (4-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 2909 – Ethers, Ether-Alcohols, Ether-Phenols, Etheralcohol-Phenols, Alcohol Peroxides, Ether…

Full GST classification for Ethers, Ether-Alcohols, Ether-Phenols, Etheralcohol-Phenols, Alcohol Peroxides, Ether… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

2909

Chapter

29

Digits

4-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 2909?

HSN code 2909 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Ethers, Ether-Alcohols, Ether-Phenols, Etheralcohol-Phenols, Alcohol Peroxides, Ether… 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 29 — Organic Chemicals, which is part of Section VI: Chemical Products. Every GST-registered business supplying ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, etheralcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether… must quote HSN 2909 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 2909

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter29organic chemicals
Heading2909ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, etheralcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

GST rate for HSN 2909

Goods under HSN 2909 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

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
290911diethyl ether
290919other:
290920cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ethers and their halogenated,sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
290930aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives :
2909412,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)
29094200ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, etheralcohol- phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives - ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : monomethyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol
290943monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol
290944other monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol
290949other:
290950ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives :
290960alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HSN Code 2909 — FAQs

What is HSN code 2909?

HSN code 2909 classifies "Ethers, Ether-Alcohols, Ether-Phenols, Etheralcohol-Phenols, Alcohol Peroxides, Ether…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 2909?

2909 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.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 2909?

Goods under HSN 2909 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 Ethers, Ether-Alcohols, Ether-Phenols, Etheralcohol-Phenols, Alcohol Peroxides, Ether….

Which chapter does HSN code 2909 belong to?

HSN 2909 belongs to Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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