Gelatin is classified under HSN heading 3503 (Gelatin [including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether…). GST as on 1 November 2026: 5%. 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 Gelatin?
GST on Gelatin as on 1 November 2026: 5%. 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.
Changed with GST 2.0 (22 September 2025): 18% → 5% (3503). Many rate charts online still show the old rate. All GST 2.0 rate changes.
| New GST rate | Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | Code | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 18% | 3503 | If you sell gelatin and gelatin derivatives, isinglass and other glues of animal origin, except casein glues of heading 3501, GST is 5%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 254 |
GST rate on Gelatin 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 | 21 September 2025 | 18% |
| 22 September 2025 | today | 5% |
3503 Gelatin [including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured] and gelatin derivatives, isinglass, other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
350300 | Gelatin [including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured] and gelatin derivatives, isinglass, other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501 |
35030010 | Isinglass |
35030020 | Gelatin, edible grade and not elsewhere specified or included |
35030030 | Glues derived from bones, hides and similar items, fish glues |
35030090 | Other |
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 (3503) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (350300) 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 Gelatin?
Gelatin is classified under HSN heading 3503 (Gelatin [including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether…). GST as on 1 November 2026: 5%. 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 Gelatin?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Gelatin is 5%, 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 Gelatin change in 2025?
Yes. From 22 September 2025 (GST 2.0): 18% → 5% (3503). Source: CBIC Notification 9/2025-CT(R).
What was the GST rate on Gelatin in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 18%.
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Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 9, 2026-11-01), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.