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Coolant and brake fluid is classified under HSN headings 3819, 3820. GST as on 26 October 2026: 18%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Coolant and brake fluid?
GST on Coolant and brake fluid as on 26 October 2026: 18%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | 3819 | If you sell hydraulic brake fluids and similar liquids with less than 70% petroleum oil, GST is 18%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 106 |
| 18% | 18% | 3820 | If you sell anti-freeze (coolant) and de-icing fluids, GST is 18%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 107 |
GST rate on Coolant and brake fluid since 1 July 2017
The rate in force in each period, for old invoices, amended returns and audits. Each change came with a CBIC notification; the rate on any exact date is in the app.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 14 November 2017 | 28% |
| 15 November 2017 | today | 18% |
The GST rate on Coolant and brake fluid is set by the CBIC rate notification entry that covers it. It can depend on how the goods are sold, for example packed and labelled or loose, and many rates changed with GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
3819 Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
381900 | Hydraulic brake fluids |
38190010 | Hydraulic brake fluids |
38190090 | Other |
3820 Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
382000 | Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids |
38200000 | Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids |
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
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0407
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
