2916Heading (4-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 2916 – Unsaturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids, Cyclic Monocarboxylic Acids, Their Anhydrides,…

Full GST classification for Unsaturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids, Cyclic Monocarboxylic Acids, Their Anhydrides,… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

2916

Chapter

29

Digits

4-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 2916?

HSN code 2916 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Unsaturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids, Cyclic Monocarboxylic Acids, Their Anhydrides,… 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 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides,… must quote HSN 2916 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 2916

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter29organic chemicals
Heading2916unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

GST rate for HSN 2916

Goods under HSN 2916 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
291611acrylic acid and its salts
291612esters of acrylic acid :
291613methacrylic acid and its salts :
291614esters of methacrylic acid
291615oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters :
291616binapacryl (iso)
291619other :
291620cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives:
291631benzoic acid, its salts and esters :
291632benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride
291634phenylacetic acid and its salts
291639other :

HSN Code 2916 — FAQs

What is HSN code 2916?

HSN code 2916 classifies "Unsaturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids, Cyclic Monocarboxylic Acids, Their Anhydrides,…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 2916?

2916 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 2916?

Goods under HSN 2916 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 Unsaturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids, Cyclic Monocarboxylic Acids, Their Anhydrides,….

Which chapter does HSN code 2916 belong to?

HSN 2916 belongs to Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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