81

HSN Code 81: GST Rate & Description

Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof
HSN Chapter 81 — Other Base Metals 2-digit code 18% GST
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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13 Sub-codes under 81
8101 Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including… 8102 Molybdenum and articles thereof, including waste a… 8103 Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and… 8104 Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste an… 8105 Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of c… 8106 Bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and… 8107 Cadmium and articles thereof, including waste and… 8108 Titanium and articles thereof, including waste and… 8109 Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste an… 8110 Antimony and articles thereof, including waste and… 8111 Manganese and articles thereof, including waste an… 8112 Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, c… 8113 Cermets and articles thereof, including waste and…
All HSN codes in Chapter 81 — Other Base Metals (13 codes)
8101 Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, includi… 8102 Molybdenum and articles thereof, including waste… 8103 Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste a… 8104 Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste… 8105 Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of… 8106 Bismuth and articles thereof, including waste an… 8107 Cadmium and articles thereof, including waste an… 8108 Titanium and articles thereof, including waste a… 8109 Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste… 8110 Antimony and articles thereof, including waste a… 8111 Manganese and articles thereof, including waste… 8112 Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium,… 8113 Cermets and articles thereof, including waste an…

About HSN Code 81

HSN code 81 is a 2-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof.

This code falls under Chapter 81 (Other Base Metals) 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 81?
HSN 81 refers to: Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof. It belongs to Chapter 81 (Other Base Metals) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 81?
The GST rate for HSN code 81 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 81 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 81 belong to?
HSN code 81 belongs to Chapter 81 of the GST tariff, which covers Other Base Metals.