HSN code for sand.
Sand is classified under HSN code 2505 (NATURAL SANDS OF ALL KINDS, WHETHER OR NOT COLOURED, OTHER). The GST rate is 5%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
Natural sands of all kinds in their raw or colored form, excluding sands that contain metals or metallic ores. This includes common building sands, silica sands, and decorative sands used in construction, glass manufacturing, and other industrial applications.
GST rate for sand
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not coloured, other than metal bearing sands of Chapter 26 | Sch I S.No 1669/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22
Invoice examples at 5%
Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 5% GST
- Taxable value₹10,000
- CGST @ 2.5%₹250
- SGST @ 2.5%₹250
- Invoice total₹10,500
Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 5% GST
- Taxable value₹1,00,000
- IGST @ 5%₹5,000
- Invoice total₹1,05,000
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 2505 code page → · chapter 25 — SALT, SULPHUR, EARTHS AND STONE, PLASTERING MATERI
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