HSN Codes · Chapter 24: Tobacco and Substitutes

HSN Code 240491

Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion, other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body — for oral application

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 240491

The first two digits (24) place this code in chapter 24 — Tobacco and Substitutes. Heading 2404 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-digit classification. 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.

Parent heading

2404 — Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion, other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body

More specific codes under 240491

  • 24049100 — Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion, other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body — for oral application — for oral application

Related codes in heading 2404

  • 240411 — Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion, other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body — containing tobacco or reconstituted tobacco
  • 240412 — Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion, other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body — other, containing nicotine
  • 240419 — Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion, other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body — other
  • 240492 — Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion, other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body — for transdermal application
  • 240499 — Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion, other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 240491 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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