How many digits should I use for HSN code 2706 on an invoice?

Businesses with annual turnover below ₹5 crore must use 4-digit HSN codes. Those above ₹5 crore must use 6-digit codes. Exporters must always use 8-digit codes. SAC codes for services are always 6 digits.

2706

HSN Code 2706: GST Rate & Description

Q: What is HSN code 2706?

HSN code 2706 refers to: Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars. It falls under Chapter 27 (Mineral Fuels & Oils) of the Indian GST tariff schedule.

Q: What is the GST rate for HSN code 2706?

The applicable GST rate for HSN code 2706 is 5%. This includes CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state supplies, or IGST 5% for inter-state.

Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars

HSN Chapter 27 — Mineral Fuels & Oils 4-digit code 5% GST

Parent codes: 27 — Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products…

GST Rate Breakdown

CGST

2.5%

SGST / UTGST

2.5%

IGST

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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1 Sub-codes under 2706

270600 Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat…

All HSN codes in Chapter 27 — Mineral Fuels & Oils (16 codes)

2701 Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels… 2702 Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding… 2703 Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agg… 2704 Coke and semi-coke of coal, of lignite or of pea… 2705 Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar ga… 2706 Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from pe… 2707 Oils and other products of the distillation of h… 2708 Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or… 2709 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous… 2710 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous… 2711 Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons 2712 Petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, microcrystalline… 2713 Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen and other resi… 2714 Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil… 2715 Bituminous mixtures based on natural on natural… 2716 Electrical energy

About HSN Code 2706

HSN code 2706 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars.

This code falls under Chapter 27 (Mineral Fuels & Oils) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 5% (CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state, or IGST 5% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 2706?

HSN 2706 refers to: Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars. It belongs to Chapter 27 (Mineral Fuels & Oils) of the GST tariff.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 2706?

The GST rate for HSN code 2706 is 5% — CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state, or IGST 5% for inter-state supply.

Is HSN code 2706 mandatory on invoices?

Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.

What chapter does HSN code 2706 belong to?

HSN code 2706 belongs to Chapter 27 of the GST tariff, which covers Mineral Fuels & Oils.