HSN code for Salt — 2501 · GST 0%
Salt is billed under HSN 2501, which covers salt (including table salt and denatured salt). It is nil-rated: 0% GST.
Also called: namak, iodised salt, sendha namak, rock salt
GST on salt
- GST rate
- 0%
- Within your state
- CGST 0% + SGST/UTGST 0%
- To another state
- IGST 0%
Example invoice line
A nil-rated line still shows its HSN code. A bill with only nil-rated or exempt items is a bill of supply.
What HSN 2501 covers
Salt (including table salt and denatured salt)
Common salt, iodised table salt and rock salt.
Questions about salt
What is the HSN code for salt?
Salt is classified under HSN 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt).
What is the GST rate on salt?
Salt is nil-rated, 0% GST, under the rates in force since 22 September 2025. A business whose bill has only nil-rated or exempt items issues a bill of supply instead of a tax invoice.
How many digits of the HSN code go on the invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to ₹5 crore, print at least 4 digits (2501) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (the 6-digit code for your exact product) on every invoice.
Related HSN codes
Bill with the right HSN automatically — start free
Save salt once with HSN 2501 and its rate, and InDhanPay Books puts the right code and the CGST/SGST or IGST split on every bill after that.