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Section VI — Products of Chemical & Allied Industries18% GST
Inorganic Chemicals
Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, acids, alkalis, oxides, salts
GST Rate Details
Default GST Rate
18%
CGST: 9% + SGST: 9%
IGST Rate (Inter-State)
18%
For inter-state supplies
HSN Chapter Range
28XX
2800 to 2899
Input Tax Credit & Compliance
✅ Input Tax Credit (ITC)
ITC is generally available on Chapter 28 goods when used for business purposes, subject to:
- • Valid tax invoice & GSTR-2B matching (Section 16(2))
- • Goods actually received & return filed
- • Payment within 180 days of invoice date
- • Not blocked under Section 17(5)
🔄 Reverse Charge (RCM)
RCM applicability depends on the specific goods and supplier category. Key RCM goods in related chapters:
- • Agricultural produce from agriculturists
- • Raw cotton, tobacco leaves, cashew nuts
- • Silk yarn from manufacturers
- • Mentha oil/arvensis from unregistered persons
Products in this Chapter
chemicalsacidshydrogenoxygeninorganic
Related Chapters in Section VI
29Organic Chemicals18% GST30Pharmaceutical Products5% GST31Fertilizers5% GST32Tanning & Dyeing Extracts18% GST33Essential Oils & Cosmetics18% GST34Soap, Waxes & Polishes18% GST35Albuminoidal Substances & Glues18% GST36Explosives & Fireworks18% GST37Photographic Goods18% GST38Miscellaneous Chemical Products18% GST