HSN Codes · Chapter 24: Tobacco and Substitutes

HSN Code 2401

Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 2401

The first two digits (24) place this code in chapter 24 — Tobacco and Substitutes. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Tobacco, cigarettes, bidis, and manufactured tobacco substitutes — taxed at 28% with compensation cess.

More specific codes under 2401

  • 240110 — Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse — tobacco, not stemmed or stripped
  • 24011010 — Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse — tobacco, not stemmed or stripped — flue cured virginia tobacco
  • 24011020 — Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse — tobacco, not stemmed or stripped — sun cured country (natu) tobacco
  • 24011030 — Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse — tobacco, not stemmed or stripped — sun cured virginia tobacco
  • 24011040 — Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse — tobacco, not stemmed or stripped — burley tobacco
  • 24011050 — Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse — tobacco, not stemmed or stripped — tobacco for manufacture of biris, not stemmed
  • 24011060 — Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse — tobacco, not stemmed or stripped — tobacco for manufacture of chewing tobacco
  • 24011070 — Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse — tobacco, not stemmed or stripped — tobacco for manufacture of cigar and cheroot
  • 24011080 — Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse — tobacco, not stemmed or stripped — tobacco for manufacture of hookah tobacco
  • 24011090 — Tobacco and Substitutes — unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse — tobacco, not stemmed or stripped — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 2401 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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