HSN Codes · Chapter 98: Project Imports and Special Provisions

HSN Code 9805

The following articles of stores on board of a vessel or aircraft on which duty is leviable under the customs act, 1962 (52 of 1962), namely

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 9805

The first two digits (98) place this code in chapter 98 — Project Imports and Special Provisions. 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.

India-specific tariff provisions: project imports, laboratory chemicals, passenger baggage, and similar special classifications.

More specific codes under 9805

  • 980510 — Prepared or preserved meat, fish and vegetables, dairy products, soup, lard, fresh fruits
  • 98051000 — Prepared or preserved meat, fish and vegetables; dairy products; soup; lard; fresh fruits
  • 980590 — All other consumable stores excluding fuel, lubricating oil, alcoholic drinks and tobacco products
  • 98059000 — All other consumable stores excluding fuel, lubricating oil, alcoholic drinks and tobacco products

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 9805 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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