HSN 2815: Sodium hydroxide
HSN code 2815 covers: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium.
It is taxed at 5% GST (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025) — put 2815 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 2815
This heading has 4 subheadings, including: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); solid, Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda), Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash), Peroxides of sodium or potassium. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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