81Chapter (2-digit)Section XV

HSN Code 81 – Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof

Full GST classification for Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

81

Chapter

81

Digits

2-digit

Section

XV

What is HSN Code 81?

HSN code 81 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 81 — Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof, which is part of Section XV: Base Metals & Articles Thereof. Every GST-registered business supplying other base metals; cermets; articles thereof must quote HSN 81 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 81

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter81other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

GST rate for HSN 81

Goods under HSN 81 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
8101tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8102molybdenum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8103tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8104magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8105cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8106bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8107cadmium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8108titanium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8109zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8110antimony and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8111manganese and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
8112beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, cadmium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, indium and niobium (columbium and) and articles of these metals, including waste and scrap
8113cermets and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

HSN Code 81 — FAQs

What is HSN code 81?

HSN code 81 classifies "Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 81 (Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 81?

81 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-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 81?

Goods under HSN 81 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 Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof.

Which chapter does HSN code 81 belong to?

HSN 81 belongs to Chapter 81 — Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof, part of Section XV: Base Metals & Articles Thereof.

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