What is the GST rate for HSN code 2401?

HSN 2401 (Unmanufactured tobacco) is taxed at 28% GST as of the 22 September 2025 rate restructure.

What are the CGST and SGST rates for 2401?

On a sale within the same state, 2401 carries 14% CGST and 14% SGST. On an inter-state sale it carries 28% IGST instead.

Tobacco

HSN Code 2401 — GST Rate 28%

Unmanufactured tobacco

Total GST

28%

What the buyer pays

CGST + SGST

14% + 14%

Sale within your state

IGST

28%

Sale to another state

Work out the GST on 2401

Amount (₹)

Taxable value: ₹1,000.00
GST @ 28%: ₹280.00
CGST 14% (same state): ₹140.00
SGST 14% (same state): ₹140.00
Total: ₹1,280.00

Is 2401 the right code for what you sell?

HSN codes classify goods by what the item IS, not what it is used for. A 4-digit code is enough below ₹5 crore turnover; above that GST returns need 6 digits. These are the other codes in chapter 24:

Stop looking rates up one at a time

Growth System puts the HSN code and its rate on the item once, then every invoice, e-way bill and GSTR-1 line uses it. GST billing, stock and payments for Indian businesses — free to start, no card.

Start free

Rates reflect the 56th GST Council restructure effective 22 September 2025, which abolished the 12% and 28% slabs. Classification is the taxpayer's responsibility — check the CBIC tariff for a borderline item.