Iron Ore HSN Code 2601 and GST Rate
Iron ores and concentrates, lumps, fines and pellets.
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- HSN code
- 2601
- GST rate
- 5%
- Chapter
- 26: Ores, slag and ash
- Before 22 Sep 2025
- No change
What is the HSN code for iron ore?
Iron Ore falls under HSN 2601, in chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash).
Iron ore and its concentrates are heading 2601 and taxed at 5%. Pellets made from ore fines are agglomerated ore of 260112. Sponge iron (DRI) produced from ore is a steel input of heading 7203 at 18%.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 260111 | Non agglomerated iron ores (lumps and fines) |
| 260112 | Agglomerated iron ores (pellets, sinter) |
| 260120 | Roasted iron pyrites |
GST rate on iron ore
The GST rate on iron ore is 5%.
| GST rate | Within a state | Between states |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% | IGST 5% |
Compare other goods on the GST rates list.
Which HSN digits to write on your invoice
The number of digits depends on your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year.
| Turnover last year | Digits | Write |
|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs 5 crore | 4 on B2B invoices, optional on B2C | 2601 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 260111, 260112, 260120 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 26 |
Sample GST invoice line for iron ore
Here is how a line for iron ore looks on a tax invoice within one state: 100 × tonne at Rs 5,200.00 each, taxed at 5%. The figures are an example, not a market price.
| Item | HSN | Qty | Rate (Rs) | Taxable (Rs) | CGST (Rs) | SGST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ore | 2601 | 100 × tonne | 5,200.00 | 5,20,000.00 | 13,000.00 | 13,000.00 | 5,46,000.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 26,000.00 instead of CGST and SGST. Make the full invoice with the GST invoice format: it fills in the tax split, round off and amount in words.
Chapter 26 at a glance
Chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash) covers: Metal ores and concentrates, slag and ash.
Related HSN codes
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with iron ore:
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What is the HSN code for iron ore?
Iron Ore falls under HSN 2601: iron ores and concentrates, lumps, fines and pellets. Common 6 digit codes are 260111 for non agglomerated iron ores (lumps and fines) and 260112 for agglomerated iron ores (pellets, sinter).
What is the GST rate on iron ore?
5%: CGST 2.5% plus SGST 2.5% on a sale within a state, or IGST 5% on a sale between states.
How many digits of the iron ore HSN code go on a GST invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to Rs 5 crore, write the 4 digit code 2601 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 260111, on every invoice. Shipping bills and bills of entry need the full 8 digit code from the Customs Tariff.
Rates checked on 13 October 2026 against the GST rate notifications in force (GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025). Descriptions are in our own words and are a guide, not a ruling: for a disputed or high value item, check the notification or ask your tax adviser.