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Salt (Namak) is classified under HSN heading 2501. GST as on 26 October 2026: Nil.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Salt (Namak)?
GST on Salt (Namak) as on 26 October 2026: Nil. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nil | Nil | 2501 | No GST on salt, including table salt and denatured salt, pure sodium chloride (with or without anti-caking agents) and sea water. | 10/2025-CT(R), entry 109 |
The GST rate on Salt (Namak) 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.
2501 Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free flowing agents, sea water
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
250100 | Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free flowing agents, sea water |
25010010 | Common salt (including iodised salt) |
25010020 | Rock salt |
25010090 | Other |
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.
Other common items
- Cement
2523 - Sand (River sand)
2505 - Granite and building stone
2516 - Gravel, stone chips and jelly (Gitti)
2517 - Edible oil (Cooking oil)
1507 - Tea (Chai)
0902 - Coffee
0901 - Spices (Masala)
0904 - Turmeric (Haldi)
0910 - Chilli (Mirchi)
0904 - Cardamom (Elaichi)
0908 - Cashew nuts (Kaju)
0801
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.
