HSN Code 31042000: Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers)

HSN Code 31042000 represents Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 31042000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers).

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
31	Fertilisers	3104	Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic	Potassium chloride	2.5%	2.5%	5%	0%
31	Fertilisers	3104	Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic	Potassium chloride (which are clearly not to be used as fertilizers)	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Potassium chloride

Chapter

31 – Fertilisers

Sub Chapter

3104 – Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic

CGST 2.5%

SGST 2.5%

IGST 5%

CESS 0%

Description of goods

Potassium chloride (which are clearly not to be used as fertilizers)

Chapter

31 – Fertilisers

Sub Chapter

3104 – Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
31041000	Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts
31043000	Potassium sulphate
31043000	Potassium sulphate (which are clearly not to be used as fertilizers)
31049000	Other
31049000	Other (which are clearly not to be used as fertilizers)

HSN Code 31041000

Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts

HSN Code 31043000

Potassium sulphate

HSN Code 31043000

Potassium sulphate (which are clearly not to be used as fertilizers)

HSN Code 31049000

Other

HSN Code 31049000

Other (which are clearly not to be used as fertilizers)

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KAR ADRG 16/2023	Criyagen Agri & Biotech Private Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Karnataka)

Order No. KAR ADRG 16/2023

Criyagen Agri & Biotech Private Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Karnataka)

What products are classified under HSN 31042000 ?

It includes Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers)

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Any common misclassification issue with Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers)?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers)?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

How much GST applies to Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers)?

Under HSN 31042000, Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Potassium chloride (not for fertilizers)?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

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The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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