HSN Code 291560 – Butanoic Acids, Pentanoic Acids, Their Salts And Esters:

HSN Code

291560

Chapter

Digits

6-digit

Section

What is HSN Code 291560?

HSN code 291560 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Butanoic Acids, Pentanoic Acids, Their Salts And Esters: 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 29 — Organic Chemicals, which is part of Section VI: Chemical Products. Every GST-registered business supplying butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters: must quote HSN 291560 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 291560

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	29	organic chemicals
Heading	2915	saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Sub-heading	291560	butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters:

GST rate for HSN 291560

Goods under HSN 291560 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.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

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 Code	Description
29156010	butanoic acids, their salts and esters
29156020	pentanoic acids, their salts and esters

HSN Code 291560 — FAQs

What is HSN code 291560?

HSN code 291560 classifies "Butanoic Acids, Pentanoic Acids, Their Salts And Esters:" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 291560?

291560 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 291560?

Goods under HSN 291560 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 Butanoic Acids, Pentanoic Acids, Their Salts And Esters:.

Which chapter does HSN code 291560 belong to?

HSN 291560 belongs to Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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