HSN CODE - 27121010 : CRUDE PETROLEUM JELLY

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 27121010 are used for the CRUDE PETROLEUM JELLY products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 27121010

First two digits (27) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 27 - Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes.

Next two digits (12) represent the heading number which is PETROLEUM JELLY, PARAFFIN WAX, MICROCYSTALLINE PETROLEUM WAX, SLACK WAX, OZOKERITE, LIGNITE WAX, PETA WAX, OTHER MINERAL WAXES, AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS OBTAINED BY SYNTHESIS OR BY OTHER PROCESSES, WHETHER OR NOT COLOURED

Next two digits (10) represent the product code which is Petroleum jelly

Last two digits (10) are for final or deeper classification which is CRUDE PETROLEUM JELLY

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.