Empty hard gelatin capsules is classified under HSN heading 9602 (Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials…). Main codes: 96020030 gelatin capsules, empty. GST as on 1 November 2026: 18%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
Rates checked on 1 November 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v9, compiled from CBIC notifications
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What is the GST rate on Empty hard gelatin capsules?
GST on Empty hard gelatin capsules as on 1 November 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.
| New GST rate | Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | Code | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | 9602 | Worked carving materials and moulded or carved articles of wax, natural gums, resins or modelling paste, and unhardened gelatin articles, are taxed at 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 621 |
GST rate on Empty hard gelatin capsules 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. For an invoice dated around a change: GST rate on a past date.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 14 November 2017 | 28% |
| 15 November 2017 | today | 18% |
9602 Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
96020030 | Gelatin capsules, empty |
See all 6 codes on the Chapter 96 page.
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
With aggregate turnover up to ₹5 crore in the previous year, write at least the 4-digit code (9602) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (960200) on every tax invoice. The HSN summary in Table 12 of GSTR-1 takes the same digits. Details: invoice rules under Notification 78/2020-Central Tax.
Questions
What is the HSN code for Empty hard gelatin capsules?
Empty hard gelatin capsules is classified under HSN heading 9602 (Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials…). Main codes: 96020030 gelatin capsules, empty. GST as on 1 November 2026: 18%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
What is the GST rate on Empty hard gelatin capsules?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Empty hard gelatin capsules is 18%, depending on the exact code and how it is sold or supplied (CBIC notification 9/2025-CT(R)). Reference only; check the notification.
Did the GST rate on Empty hard gelatin capsules change in 2025?
No. GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 did not change the rate entries for Empty hard gelatin capsules.
What was the GST rate on Empty hard gelatin capsules in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 28%.
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