GST Rate on Gold: 3%

HSN 7108 · 1.5% CGST + 1.5% SGST intra-state, or 3% IGST interstate.

Gold — bars, coins, and bullion — attracts a special 3% GST rate, far below the standard slabs, in recognition of its role as an investment asset. Making charges on jewellery add 5% when billed separately.

Worked example at 3%

Taxable value: ₹10,000
CGST (1.5%): ₹150.00
SGST (1.5%): ₹150.00
Invoice total: ₹10,300.00

Interstate, the same sale shows a single IGST line of ₹300.00. Try your own numbers in the GST calculator.

Classification

Gold is classified under HSN 7108 — see the full classification page for the official description, parent and related codes, and digit-length rules. Rates follow GST Council notifications and can change; the rate shown here is the one typically associated with this classification.

Also at 3% GST

Gold Jewellery HSN 711319 Silver HSN 7106

Frequently asked questions

An individual (unregistered) selling personal gold to a jeweller doesn't charge GST; the jeweller's onward sale of new ornaments bears 3% on the full value.

For a sale within one state, the 3% splits equally into 1.5% CGST and 1.5% SGST. For an interstate sale it is charged as a single 3% IGST — the total tax is the same either way.

HSN code 7108. The code appears on every invoice line and flows into the GSTR-1 summary and e-way bills.

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