Medical & pharma
GST rate on Notified life-saving drugs
Notified life-saving and rare-disease drugs are exempt from GST under GST 2.0.
GST rate
0%
HSN code
3004
Intra-state split
0% CGST + 0% SGST
The GST rate on notified life-saving drugs in India is 0% under GST 2.0, classified under HSN code 3004. For an intra-state sale this is split as 0% CGST and 0% SGST; for an inter-state sale it is charged as a single 0% IGST.
This is a commonly-applicable rate for quick reference under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025). Rates and classifications can change with GST Council notifications — verify the exact rate on the official GST portal before issuing tax invoices.
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