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HSN Code Finder
Find HSN Code or ITC HS Code and their GST Rates for your product with our HSN Code Search Tool. Search by either product name or HSN Code. Use a category list as an alternative way to get to your product's HS code
HSN, or the Harmonised System of Nomenclature, was developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in 1988 to systematically classify goods for both domestic and international trade. India, in line with global standards, has adopted HSN codes post-GST implementation, streamlining import and export procedures and reducing costs. When businesses file for GST returns, it is crucial and, in some cases, mandatory to mention the HSN codes. Vakilsearch provides a HSN code finder that businesses can use while filing their returns. Using our tool, you can find out the GST rates and HSN codes within seconds for all the goods.
Features Of Our HSN Code Finder?
The HSN code finder from Vakilsearch is simple to use and is user friendly. Here are some of the features of our HSN code finder:
Comprehensive Database
Our HSN finder makes it simple to search for and identify the appropriate code for goods or services thanks to its large database of HSN codes and associated GST rates.
User-Friendly Interface
The online search tool's user-friendly UI makes it easier for consumers to find the relevant HSN code, making it accessible to anyone. To get results, simply input the product description and press the search button. The results will appear in a matter of seconds.
Accurate Results
Ensuring precision, the tool delivers accurate search results every time, instilling confidence in businesses regarding tax compliance and HSN code usage.
Regular Updates
Regular updates are provided to maintain the accuracy of HSN codes and GST rates, so there is no concept of outdated information in the results.
Mobile-Friendly
Accessible on smartphones and tablets, the tool's mobile-friendly design enables users to conveniently access it on the go.
Free to Use
Offering accessibility to businesses of all sizes, the tool is provided free of charge, eliminating barriers to usage and promoting widespread adoption.
How to Use HSN Code Finder?
Using our HSN code finder is easy. You can find out the HSN code for any product in just three simple steps.
Step 1: Visit Our Website
Access our HSN code finder online through our official website.
Step 2: Enter Your Product Description
On the provided search bar, enter the product description or the HSN code and select the search button.
Step 3: Get Your Results
As soon as you hit the search button, the results will appear below. You can scroll down and check the results. You can also analyse other related HSN codes and GST rates for that particular product.
Benefits of Using our HSN Code Finder
Here are some of the benefits you can avail of using our HSN code finder:
Quick and Accurate Results
We regularly update our HSN Code Finder to ensure it delivers swift and precise results. Simply input your product description into the HSN Code Search bar to find the corresponding code. Click to retrieve clear and accurate results.
Easily Accessible
The HSN code search tool is free and can be easily accessible online anytime, anywhere. All you have to do is visit our official website, access the HSN code finder, and enter the details, click on search to get the results accurately.
Very Easy to Use
Our HSN finder is very easy to use. The interface is easy to navigate and is mobile-friendly. All you have to do is enter the product name or details for which you will have to find the HSN code, then press Search. The results will be immediately displayed.
Access to Expert Support
Apart from checking your HSN code, you can also navigate the website to connect with various legal and tax experts. You can book a slot and consult them to resolve your queries related to tax filing and documentation.
Can Be Used 24/7 Throughout the Year
You can access our free HSN finder online anytime. There are no particular time limits or search credentials. It is free throughout the year and can be used multiple times.
Understanding the HSN Code
The HSN structure contains 21 sections, with 99 chapters following 1244 headings and 5224 subheadings. Furthermore, each section is divided into chapters, and each chapter is divided into headings, or subheadings. Primarily, section and chapter titles describe the broad categories of goods, whereas headings and subheadings describe the product in detail.
Structure of HSN Code
India has a HSN code with 8 digits.
For instance:
The HSN code for handkerchiefs made of textile materials is 62.13.90.10.
Here the first two digits (62) represent the chapter number for articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted.
The next two digits (13) are the heading number for handkerchiefs.
The next two digits (90) are the product code for handkerchiefs made of textile materials.
The last two digits (10) are added for more classification and represent the tariff items. It might indicate if the handkerchiefs are made from man-made fiber.
The HSN code structure also represents the following:
Chapter
Header
Subheading
Tariff item
62
13
19
10
HSN Section-wise Code List
All the goods and services are classified into 21 sections and 99 chapters. The chapters are again classified into 1244 subheadings. We have provided you with the sections and chapters listed below:
Section
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Section 1
Live animals, animal products
Section 2
Vegetable products
Section 3
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products, prepared edible fats, animal or vegetable waxes
Section 4
Prepared foodstuffs, beverages, spirits and vinegar, tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes
Section 5
Mineral products
Section 6
Product of the chemicals or allied industries
Section 7
Plastics and articles thereof, rubber and articles thereof
Section 8
Raw hides and skins, leather, fur skins, and articles thereof, saddlery and harness, travel goods, handbags and similar containers, articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)
Section 9
Wood and articles of wood, wood charcoal, cork and articles of cork, manufacturers of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials, basketwork and wickerwork
Section 10
Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material, recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard, and articles thereof
Section 11
Textile and textile articles
Section 12
Footwear, headgear, umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof, prepared feathers and articles made therewith, artificial flowers, articles of human hair
Section 13
Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials, ceramic products, glass and glassware
Section 14
Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metal clad with precious metal, and articles thereof, imitation jewellery, coins
Section 15
Base metals and articles of base metal
Section 16
Machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, parts thereof, sound recorders and reproducers, television image and souch recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such article
Section 17
Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment
Section 18
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus, clocks and watches, musical instruments, parts and accessories thereof
Section 19
Arms and ammunition, parts and accessories thereof
Section 20
Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Section 21
Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques
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HSN Chapter-wise Code List
Chapter Number
Description
Chapter 1
Live animals and poultry
Chapter 2
Animal meat and edible offals
Chapter 3
Fish, fillets and other aquatic animals meat
Chapter 4
Honey, eggs and dairy products
Chapter 5
Inedible animal products (unspecified)
Chapter 6
Flowers, live trees and plants
Chapter 7
Vegetables
Chapter 8
Fruits
Chapter 9
Tea, coffee, spices
Chapter 10
Cereals and grains
Chapter 11
Milling industry products
Chapter 12
Medicinal plants, seeds and fruits
Chapter 13
Lac, gums, resins, vegetable SAP and other extracts
Chapter 14
Vegetable products and materials (unspecified)
Chapter 15
Oils, fats, vegetable and animal products
Chapter 16
Fish and aquatic vertebrates meat (prepared/preserved)
Chapter 17
Sugar, sugar confectionery and bubble gums
Chapter 18
Cocoa and cocoa products
Chapter 19
Pastry, pizza, bread, waffles
Chapter 20
Fruits, juices, jams and jellies
Chapter 21
Tea, coffee and other edible preparations
Chapter 22
Non-alcoholic beverages, spirit and vinegar
Chapter 23
Residual starch products, meals, and pellets
Chapter 24
Tobacco and tobacco products
Chapter 25
Salts and marbles
Chapter 26
Mineral ores and concentrates
Chapter 27
Coal, petroleum and other fossil fuels
Chapter 28
Gases and inorganic chemicals
Chapter 29
Hydrocarbons
Chapter 30
Blood and pharma products
Chapter 31
Fertilizers and unspecified products
Chapter 32
Colouring and tanning products
Chapter 33
Cosmetics and oils
Chapter 34
Soaps and waxes
Chapter 35
Glues and enzymes
Chapter 36
Industrial explosives and fireworks
Chapter 37
Photographic and cinematographic goods
Chapter 38
Chemicals and clinical wastes
Chapter 39
Plastic products
Chapter 40
Rubber and rubber products
Chapter 41
Skins and rawhides
Chapter 42
Leather products: bags, wallets, and handbags
Chapter 43
Raw and artificial fur products
Chapter 44
Wood products and wood charcoal
Chapter 45
Natural and shuttlecock cork
Chapter 46
Basketware, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; wickerwork and manufacturers of straw
Chapter 47
Wood pulp
Chapter 48
Paper, paperboard, newsprint
Chapter 49
Printed books, newspapers and postal goods
Chapter 50
Silk
Chapter 51
Fine, wool or coarse animal hair; woven fabric and horsehair yarn
Chapter 52
Cotton
Chapter 53
Paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn and other vegetable textile fibres
Chapter 54
Man-made filaments
Chapter 55
Man-made staple fibres
Chapter 56
Cables, ropes, felt and nonwovens, cordage, wadding; special yarns; twine and articles thereof
Chapter 57
Carpets and other textile floor coverings
Chapter 58
Fabrics of tufted textile, lace; tapestries, trimmings; embroidery
Chapter 59
Coated and laminated textile fabrics, special woven fabrics,
Chapter 60
Knitted or crocheted fabrics
Chapter 61
Accessories of clothing knitted or crocheted and articles of apparel
Chapter 62
Clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted and articles of apparel
Chapter 63
Other textile articles, sets, worn clothing and rags, worn textile articles
Chapter 64
Footwear, gaiters, and parts of such articles
Chapter 65
Headgear parts thereof
Chapter 66
Umbrellas, walking stick and accessories
Chapter 67
Wigs, artificial flowers, false beards
Chapter 68
Cement, plaster, mica and construction materials
Chapter 69
Bricks and ceramic products
Chapter 70
Glass and glassware products
Chapter 71
Gold, silver, diamond, pearls and other precious metals
Chapter 72
Iron, steel, iron rods and non-alloy products
Chapter 73
Railway tracks, iron tube, containers, nails, needles and sanitary wares
Chapter 74
Copper and copper alloy products
Chapter 75
Nickel and nickel alloy products
Chapter 76
Aluminium and aluminium products
Chapter 77
(Reserved for possible future use)
Chapter 78
Lead, lead foils and sheets
Chapter 79
Zinc bars, zinc dust and sheets
Chapter 80
Tin, tin bars and profiles
Chapter 81
Cobalt, magnesium, bismuth and other base metals
Chapter 82
Agricultural tools, cutlery, razors and knives
Chapter 83
Padlocks, bells, safe deposit lockers and base metal products
Chapter 84
Industrial tools and machinery
Chapter 85
Electrical and electronic products
Chapter 86
Railway machinery and locomotives
Chapter 87
Motor vehicles
Chapter 88
Aircraft, satellites, parachutes
Chapter 89
Boats, ships, cargo vessels
Chapter 90
Artificial organs, medical equipment, monitoring systems, photographic, cinematographic accessories, lens, and optical fibres
Chapter 91
Watches and clocks
Chapter 92
All musical Instruments
Chapter 93
Arms and military weapons
Chapter 94
Lighting, furniture and household products
Chapter 95
Electronic toys, sports goods and gaming consoles
Chapter 96
Pens, pencils, educational equipment, and smoking pipes
Chapter 97
Arts and antiques
Chapter 98
Passenger baggage, laboratory chemical and project imports
Chapter 99
Services
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HSN in GST
From April 2021 on, mentioning HSN codes for goods and using SAC codes for services was mandated by the Indian government. Based on the transaction charges, the total number of HSN codes to be declared varies. Here is a clear outline for the same.
Transaction Charges
No. of digits of HSN to be declared
Upto ₹1.5 crore
0
₹1.5 crore- ₹5 crore
2
More than ₹5 crore
4
Declaration of HSN Code for Goods and Services
Transaction Charges
Type of Inovice document
No.of digits of HSN to be declared
Up to ₹5 crore
Mandatory for B2B tax invoices
4
Optional for B2C tax invoices
4
More than ₹5 crore
Mandatory for all invoices
6
All of the HSN codes should be declared in every tax invoice issued by the taxpayer. If the taxpayer is involved in exports and imports under the GST, then all eight digits of the HSN code have to be declared.
Why is HSN Important Under GST?
Declaring the HSN code is crucial under GST. HSN codes will make it easier to analyse the goods that you sell. This will remove the need to upload detailed descriptions of the goods and save time, making filing easier. A service provider or dealer should provide the HSN or SAC summary while filing GSTR-1 if they cross the above-mentioned threshold.
Why is the HSN code required?
The HSN code is mandatory for GSTR forms. HSN codes provide clarity on GST rates for specific products, benefiting taxpayers. It is mandatory to mention the HSN number in the following cases:
6-digit codes for turnover above ₹5 crores
4-digit for B2B supplies up to ₹5 crores
Optional for turnover below ₹1.5 crores.
Steps to Search HSN/SAC Tax Rates
You can easily find out the corresponding GST rates for your products using our HSN code finder in three easy steps:
Access the HSN code finder and enter the HSN code or the SAC code in the provided search bar
Click the search button and the results will be displayed immediately
Towards the right end corner of the results you can find the corresponding GST rate for particular services or goods.
Services Accounting Code (SAC) in GST
Service Accounting Code or SAC are codes associated with services. Just like HSN codes are for goods and SAC is for services provided. These codes are issued directly by the Central board of indirect tax and are used to classify each and every service. It is crucial to mention SAC while generating invoices for service related transactions. SAC code has 6 digits and is covered under chapter 99. All the SAC codes start with 99. Subsequently the four digits explains the nature of the service. For better understanding let us look at an example:
995431 is the SAC code for demolition services.
From the code the first two letters (99) represents the chapter and is common to all the SAC codes
The next two numbers (54) represents the heading of the major service category
The last two numbers (31) represent the service code of the specific nature of the service.
What is UQC in GST?
UQC stands for Unique Quantity Code. It is a unit of measurement used in GST. As per CGST rules credit notes debit notes and tax invoices should have UQC.
Latest Update
In the latest update, Maruti Suzuki India is currently under investigation by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) due to alleged misuse of HSN codes and inaccurate payment of IGST on imported automobile parts. The company has assured that it will appropriately address the inquiry and anticipates minimal impact on its operations and finances.
HSN Code - FAQs
You are required to include these codes during your GST filing, on your invoices, and within your GST returns, which must be uploaded to the GST Portal.
Companies with an annual turnover of less than ₹1.5 Crores are not obligated to declare HSN codes for selling their goods. Moreover, businesses registered under the composition scheme are exempt from including HSN codes on their invoices.
Products are categorised into sections, chapters, headings, and subheadings for classification purposes. For instance, if you're selling fresh bananas, your HSN code falls under Section 02: Vegetable Products, Chapter 08: Edible fruits and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons, Heading 03: Bananas including Plantains, Subheading 9010: Bananas, fresh. In this case, your HSN code would be 0803. If you're exporting bananas, your HSN code would be 08 03 9010.
To find the appropriate code for your product in the HSN list, use the search feature on the Vakilsearch or the GST portal. Simply enter a concise description of your product, and the portal will furnish the relevant HSN code, facilitating precise classification to ensure GST compliance.
The HSN codes consist of eight digits, each carrying a distinct significance. They are intended for business use, enabling the classification of products for procurement or resale.
Within each category, there are products that are assigned specific HSN codes. For instance, ferro-manganese falls under the category of ferro-alloys and is designated the HSN code 72.02.01 - where 01 indicates the product code under Heading 02 of Chapter 72. Similarly, other products under ferro-alloys share the HSN code 72.02.
Yes,It is mandatory, with specifications depending on turnover: 6-digit codes for turnovers exceeding ₹5 crores, 4-digit codes for B2B supplies up to ₹5 crores, and discretionary for turnovers below ₹1.5 crores.
Eight-digit HSN codes are required solely for the import and export of goods. A registered individual with an aggregate turnover of up to ₹5 crore in the previous fiscal year may opt not to specify the number of digits of the HSN code on a tax invoice issued for supplies to unregistered individuals under the aforementioned regulations.