Speciality chemical preparations (not elsewhere specified) is classified under HSN heading 3824 (Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and…). Main codes: 382499 other; 38249900 other. 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 Speciality chemical preparations (not elsewhere specified)?
GST on Speciality chemical preparations (not elsewhere specified) 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% | 3824 | If you sell other chemical products and preparations not specified elsewhere, including ready-mix concrete and mortars, GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 110 |
How to find the rate on an old invoice's date: GST rate on a past date.
3824 Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included
See all 76 codes on the Chapter 38 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 (3824) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (382499) 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 Speciality chemical preparations (not elsewhere specified)?
Speciality chemical preparations (not elsewhere specified) is classified under HSN heading 3824 (Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and…). Main codes: 382499 other; 38249900 other. 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 Speciality chemical preparations (not elsewhere specified)?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Speciality chemical preparations (not elsewhere specified) 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 Speciality chemical preparations (not elsewhere specified) change in 2025?
No. GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 did not change the rate entries for Speciality chemical preparations (not elsewhere specified).
What was the GST rate on Speciality chemical preparations (not elsewhere specified) in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 18%.
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Other common items
- Insecticides (Pesticide)
3808 - Ready-mix concrete and mortar
3824 - Coolant and brake fluid
3819 - Diagnostic kits and prepared laboratory reagents
3822 - Steel drums and barrels
7310 - Chemical job work
9988 - Paneer (Cottage cheese)
0406 - Milk (Doodh)
0401 - Curd (Dahi)
0403 - Ghee (Clarified butter)
0405 - Butter
0405 - Eggs
0407
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.

