HSN code for CNG — 27112100 · Outside GST
CNG is billed under HSN 27112100, part of heading 2711, which covers petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons. It is outside GST, so no CGST, SGST or IGST is charged on it.
Also called: compressed natural gas, natural gas
GST on cng
Outside GSTNo CGST, SGST or IGST. The price already carries state VAT and central excise.
Example invoice line
Bill it on a non-GST bill of its own, separate from items that carry GST.
What HSN 2711 covers
Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons
Natural gas (CNG, PNG) and LPG. Natural gas is outside GST for now; LPG is taxed.
Natural gas, including CNG, is outside GST for now; VAT applies instead. Bill it on a separate non-GST bill.
Questions about cng
What is the HSN code for cng?
CNG is classified under HSN 27112100 (heading 2711): Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
What is the GST rate on cng?
CNG is outside GST. The state charges VAT and the Centre charges excise duty on it instead, so no CGST, SGST or IGST appears on the bill.
Is cng ever taxed differently?
Natural gas, including CNG, is outside GST for now; VAT applies instead. Bill it on a separate non-GST bill.
Related HSN codes
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Save cng once with HSN 27112100 and its rate, and InDhanPay Books puts the right code and the CGST/SGST or IGST split on every bill after that.
See also: billing software for petrol pumps.