HSN Codes · Chapter 25: Salt, Sulphur, Earths, Stone, Cement

HSN Code 25231000

Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers — cement clinkers — cement clinkers

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 25231000

The first two digits (25) place this code in chapter 25 — Salt, Sulphur, Earths, Stone, Cement. Heading 2523 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-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.

Salt, natural stone, sand, gypsum, lime, and cement. Cement attracts the 28% slab — a major line item for construction businesses.

Parent heading

2523 — Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement

Related codes in heading 2523

  • 25232100 — White cement, whether or not artificially coloured
  • 25232910 — Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers — other — ordinary portland cement, dry
  • 25232920 — Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers — other — ordinary portland cement, coloured
  • 25232930 — Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers — other — portland pozzolana cement
  • 25232940 — Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers — other — portland slag cement
  • 25232990 — Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers — other — other
  • 25233000 — Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers — aluminous cement — aluminous cement
  • 25239010 — Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers — other hydraulic cements — sagol, ashmoh
  • 25239020 — Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers — other hydraulic cements — high alumina refractory cement
  • 25239090 — Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers — other hydraulic cements — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 25231000 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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