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HSN 2712: Petroleum jelly
HSN code 2712 covers: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not.
It is taxed at 5% GST (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025) — put 2712 in the HSN/SAC column and 5 in the GST % column when you bill it.
Rates reflect the 22 Sep 2025 GST 2.0 reform (mainly 5% and 18%, with 3% for precious metals and 28%/40% for select sin and luxury goods). This is a reference drawn from the CBIC rate schedule, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.
What's inside 2712
This heading has 3 subheadings, including: Petroleum jelly, Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured, Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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