HSN code 69010010 is the 8-digit tariff item for bricks (bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths), under heading 6901 and sub-heading 690100 (Chapter 69). GST is 12% or 18%, depending on the exact description of the goods in each entry. Rates as of 2026-10-21.
HSN 69010010 at a glance
| Tariff item (8 digits) | 69010010 |
|---|---|
| Heading (4 digits) | 6901: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths |
| Sub-heading (6 digits) | 690100: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths |
| Chapter | 69: Ceramic products |
| Description | Bricks (bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths) |
| GST rate | 12% or 18%, by description |
The rate for 69010010 depends on the exact description of the goods in each entry. 12% under 14/2025-CT(R), Schedule, S. No. 2 for "Bricks of fossil meals or similar siliceous earths"; 18% under 9/2025-CT(R), Schedule II, S. No. 232 for "Blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example...".
Rate entries that can apply
The description is the notification's own wording. An entry applies only when the goods match it; for 69010010 the deciding question is the exact description of the goods in each entry.
| HSN scope | Description of goods | GST | CGST + SGST | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6901 00 10 | Bricks of fossil meals or similar siliceous earths | 12% | 6% + 6% | 14/2025-CT(R), Schedule, S. No. 2 |
| 6901 | Blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths | 18% | 9% + 9% | 9/2025-CT(R), Schedule II, S. No. 232 |
Worked example: a ₹1,000 sale under HSN 69010010
Work out which entry your goods fall under first; the tax on a ₹1,000.00 sale then is:
- At 12%: CGST ₹60.00 + SGST ₹60.00 (or IGST ₹120.00), invoice total ₹1,120.00.
- At 18%: CGST ₹90.00 + SGST ₹90.00 (or IGST ₹180.00), invoice total ₹1,180.00.
For other amounts, or to work back from a tax-inclusive price, use the GST calculator.
How many HSN digits to print on the invoice
Notification 78/2020-Central Tax sets the minimum by aggregate turnover in the previous financial year: up to ₹5 crore, at least 4 digits (6901) on tax invoices to registered buyers (optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, at least 6 digits (690100) on all tax invoices. Exports and imports are declared on the shipping bill or bill of entry under the full 8-digit tariff item (69010010), so most exporters print 8 digits on their GST invoices too.
The HSN-wise summary in GSTR-1 uses the same code, so set it once on the item in your billing software. FundRaksha Book stores the HSN and GST rate on each item, splits CGST, SGST and IGST on every bill, and keeps stock and party ledgers alongside.
Other tariff items under sub-heading 690100
- HSN 69010020: Blocks (bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous... (18%)
- HSN 69010030: Tiles (bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths) (18%)
See every rate entry for the heading on the HSN 6901 page, or all Chapter 69 headings.
Sources
Codes and descriptions: GSTN HSN master (HSN_SAC.xlsx, sheet HSN_MSTR), GST portal, file dated 13.10.2026, read on 21.10.2026; descriptions were converted from capitals and joined with their heading and sub-heading text. Rates: Rates from Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), 17.09.2025, as amended by Notification 19/2025-Central Tax (Rate) (from 01.02.2026) and Notification 01/2026-Central Tax (Rate) (from 01.05.2026); nil-rated goods from Notification 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate); bricks from Notification 14/2025-Central Tax (Rate).