7612

HSN Code 7612: GST Rate & Description

Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
HSN Chapter 76 — Aluminium 4-digit code 18% GST
Parent codes: 76 — Aluminium and articles thereof
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
9%
SGST / UTGST
9%
IGST
18%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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2 Sub-codes under 7612
761210 Collapsible tubular containers : 761290 Other :
All HSN codes in Chapter 76 — Aluminium (16 codes)
7601 Unwrought aluminium 7602 Aluminium waste and scrap 7603 Aluminium powders and flakes 7604 Aluminium bars, rods and profiles 7605 Aluminium wire 7606 Aluminium plates, sheets and strip, of a thickne… 7607 Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed… 7608 Aluminium tubes and pipes 7609 Aluminium tube or pipe fittings (for example, co… 7610 Aluminium structures (excluding prefabricated bu… 7611 Aluminium reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar co… 7612 Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar… 7613 Aluminium containers for compressed or liquefied… 7614 Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the lik… 7615 Table, kitchen or other household articles and p… 7616 Other articles of aluminium

About HSN Code 7612

HSN code 7612 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment.

This code falls under Chapter 76 (Aluminium) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 7612?
HSN 7612 refers to: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment. It belongs to Chapter 76 (Aluminium) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 7612?
The GST rate for HSN code 7612 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 7612 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 7612 belong to?
HSN code 7612 belongs to Chapter 76 of the GST tariff, which covers Aluminium.