What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 71081200?

HSN code 71081200 (Gold) attracts 3% IGST under Schedule IV of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 71081200?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 71081200 is 10%.

What does HSN code 71081200 cover?

HSN code 71081200 covers Gold. It sits under Chapter 71 – Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin, in Section XIV – NATURAL OR CULTURED PEARLS, PRECIOUS OR SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, PRECIOUS METALS, METALS CLAD WITH PRECIOUS METAL AND ARTICLES THEREOF; IMITATION JEWELLERY; COIN.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 71081200?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 71081200 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Gold HSN Code 7108

Q: What is the HSN code for Gold?

The HSN code for Gold is 71081200, classified under Chapter 71 – Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for gold?

Non-monetary gold falls under heading 7108 — powder under 71081100, other unwrought forms (bars/bullion) under 71081200, and semi-manufactured forms under 71081300. Finished gold jewellery is classified separately under heading 7113.

3% IGSTSchedule IV

Gold in unwrought or semi-manufactured form is classified under HSN heading 7108. Gold powder, unwrought bars/bullion and semi-manufactured forms each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

7108

Primary code

71081200

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

10% -

Gold HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 7108 (gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
71081100	Powder	3%	10%
71081200	Other unwrought forms	3%	10% -
71081300	Other semi-manufactured forms	3%	10% -

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 71081200; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 9 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for gold?

The HSN code for gold is 7108 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for gold the most common is 71081200, which attracts 3% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How gold is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for gold narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 712-digitNatural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin
71084-digit headingGOLD (INCLUDING GOLD PLATED WITH PLATINUM) UNWROUGHT OR IN SEMI-MANUFACTURED FORMS, OR IN POWDER FORM
7108126-digit subheadingGOLD (INCLUDING GOLD PLATED WITH PLATINUM) UNWROUGHT OR IN SEMI-MANUFACTURED FORMS, OR IN POWDER FORM
710812008-digit tariff itemOther unwrought forms

Section XIV — NATURAL OR CULTURED PEARLS, PRECIOUS OR SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, PRECIOUS METALS, METALS CLAD WITH PRECIOUS METAL AND ARTICLES THEREOF; IMITATION JEWELLERY; COIN

GST on gold

Gold (HSN 7108) attracts 3% GST under GST Schedule IV. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 1.5% CGST + 1.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 3% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 71081200 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported gold

The detailed ICEGATE duty stack isn't available for 71081200. The Basic Customs Duty is 10% -; check the per-code page and the latest CBIC tariff for the complete import duty.

Conclusion

The HSN code for gold is 7108 at the heading level, with 71081200 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (3% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.