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HSN Code Finder

Quickly look up Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) codes and indicative CBIC GST tax rates for physical goods traded in India. Search by everyday commodity name, industry category, or 2/4/6/8-digit prefix to find the right classification for your GST tax invoices, e-Way bills, and GSTR-1 HSN summary tables.

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Electronics & ITGST: 18%

Computers, Laptops, Servers & Storage Units

Automatic data processing machines, laptops, microcomputers, portable computers, hard disk drives, optical disc drives and processing units.

Chapter 84 - Machinery & Mechanical Appliances

Electronics & ITGST: 18%

Printers, Photocopiers, Multi-Function Printers & Scanners

Inkjet printers, laser printers, multifunction printing and scanning machines, toner cartridges and printing machinery parts.

Chapter 84 - Machinery & Mechanical Appliances

Electronics & ITGST: 18%

Mobile Phones, Smartphones & Telecom Equipment

Smartphones, cellular telephones, telecommunication transmission apparatus, modems, routers, network switches and base stations.

Chapter 85 - Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Electronics & ITGST: 18% / 28%

Computer Monitors, Smart TVs & Projectors

Monitors up to 32 inches (18%), television sets over 32 inches (28%), projectors and video display terminals.

Chapter 85 - Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Electronics & ITGST: 18%

Power Adapters, Inverters, Transformers & UPS

Electrical transformers, static converters, AC to DC power adapters, mobile phone chargers and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units.

Chapter 85 - Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Electronics & ITGST: 18%

Pen Drives, SSDs, Memory Cards & Storage Media

USB flash drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), SD/microSD cards, recorded or unrecorded smart cards and magnetic media.

Chapter 85 - Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Electronics & ITGST: 18%

Headphones, Earphones, Microphones & Speakers

Microphones, audio loudspeakers, wireless Bluetooth headphones, earsets and audio-frequency electric amplifiers.

Chapter 85 - Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Electronics & ITGST: 18%

CCTV Cameras, Webcams & Digital Cameras

Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, digital security cameras, webcams and video recording cameras.

Chapter 85 - Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Electronics & ITGST: 18%

Insulated Cables, Optical Fibre & USB Wires

Insulated wire, optical fibre cables, HDMI cables, networking LAN cables and power supply cords.

Chapter 85 - Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Textiles & ApparelGST: 5% / 12%

T-Shirts, Singlets & Vests (Knitted/Crocheted)

Cotton and synthetic t-shirts, polo shirts, undershirts and tank tops (5% if sale value <= ₹1000, 12% if > ₹1000).

Chapter 61 - Articles of Apparel (Knitted)

Textiles & ApparelGST: 5% / 12%

Men's Suits, Trousers, Jackets & Blazers

Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (woven).

Chapter 62 - Articles of Apparel (Woven)

Textiles & ApparelGST: 5% / 12%

Women's Dresses, Sarees, Kurtis & Skirts

Women's or girls' suits, kurtis, salwar kameez, ethnic sets, dresses, skirts and divided skirts (woven).

Chapter 62 - Articles of Apparel (Woven)

Textiles & ApparelGST: 5%

Woven Fabrics of Cotton

Woven fabrics of cotton containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, bleached or dyed.

Chapter 52 - Cotton

Textiles & ApparelGST: 5% / 12%

Bed Linen, Table Linen, Towels & Curtains

Bed sheets, pillow covers, table cloths, bath towels, kitchen linen and furnishing textiles.

Chapter 63 - Made-up Textile Articles

Textiles & ApparelGST: 12% / 18%

Footwear with Outer Soles of Rubber/Leather

Sports shoes, leather formal shoes, sandals and boots (12% up to ₹1,000 per pair, 18% above ₹1,000).

Chapter 64 - Footwear

Food & AgricultureGST: 0% / 5%

Rice (Basmati, Non-Basmati, Parboiled)

Loose unbranded rice (0%), pre-packaged and labelled rice in retail packages (5%).

Chapter 10 - Cereals

Food & AgricultureGST: 0% / 5%

Wheat and Meslin

Durum wheat, seed quality wheat, loose grains (0%) or pre-packaged branded packages (5%).

Chapter 10 - Cereals

Food & AgricultureGST: 0% / 5%

Milk & Cream (Fresh / Pasteurized)

Fresh pasteurized liquid milk not concentrated or containing added sugar (0%); ultra-high temperature/packaged milk (5%).

Chapter 4 - Dairy Produce

Food & AgricultureGST: 5% / 18%

Milk Powder & Condensed Milk

Skimmed milk powder (5%), condensed milk with added sugar or sweetening matter (12% or 18%).

Chapter 4 - Dairy Produce

Food & AgricultureGST: 12%

Butter, Ghee & Dairy Spreads

Butter, dairy spreads and dairy ghee obtained from milk.

Chapter 4 - Dairy Produce

Food & AgricultureGST: 5%

Tea (Black & Green Tea)

Green tea, black tea, flavoured tea leaves and CTC tea bags.

Chapter 9 - Coffee, Tea & Spices

Food & AgricultureGST: 5%

Coffee (Beans, Roasted, Ground)

Coffee whether or not roasted or decaffeinated, coffee husks and skins.

Chapter 9 - Coffee, Tea & Spices

Food & AgricultureGST: 0% / 18%

Biscuits, Bread, Cakes & Pastries

Plain fresh bread (0%); packaged cookies, sweet biscuits, wafers, cakes and pastries (18%).

Chapter 19 - Cereal & Bakery Products

Food & AgricultureGST: 12% / 18%

Food Preparations, Protein Supplements & Namkeens

Packaged namkeens, bhujia, chabena (12%); protein powders, dietary supplements and food concentrates (18%).

Chapter 21 - Miscellaneous Edible Preparations

Food & AgricultureGST: 28% + Cess

Aerated Drinks, Soft Drinks & Flavoured Water

Carbonated soft drinks with added sugar or flavours, energy drinks and carbonated beverages.

Chapter 22 - Beverages

Pharmaceuticals & HealthcareGST: 5% / 12%

Medicaments, Tablets, Capsules & Syrups

Essential life-saving drugs and formulations (5%), standard prescription medicines and OTC pharmaceuticals (12%).

Chapter 30 - Pharmaceutical Products

Pharmaceuticals & HealthcareGST: 12%

Medical, Surgical, Dental & Veterinary Instruments

Diagnostic apparatus, syringes, needles, catheters, dental equipment, blood pressure monitors and stethoscopes.

Chapter 90 - Optical & Medical Equipment

Pharmaceuticals & HealthcareGST: 5%

Vaccines, Blood Fractions & Immunological Products

Human vaccines, animal vaccines, diagnostic kits, antisera and modified immunological products.

Chapter 30 - Pharmaceutical Products

Chemicals & Personal CareGST: 18%

Soaps, Organic Surface-Active Products & Handwashes

Bathing soap bars, liquid handwashes, medicated toilet soaps and surface cleansers.

Chapter 34 - Soap & Cleaning Preparations

Chemicals & Personal CareGST: 18%

Shampoos, Hair Oils & Hair Care Products

Hair shampoos, hair lacquers, hair creams, conditioners and Ayurvedic hair oils.

Chapter 33 - Essential Oils & Cosmetics

Chemicals & Personal CareGST: 18%

Toothpastes, Dental Creams & Mouthwashes

Toothpastes, dental powders, dental floss and antiseptic oral hygiene rinses.

Chapter 33 - Essential Oils & Cosmetics

Paper & StationeryGST: 12%

Uncoated Printing & Writing Paper (A4 Xerox Paper)

A4 copier paper, bond paper, ledger paper, offset printing paper and writing sheets.

Chapter 48 - Paper & Paperboard

Paper & StationeryGST: 12%

Notebooks, Diaries, Registers & Exercise Books

Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads and memorandum pads.

Chapter 48 - Paper & Paperboard

Paper & StationeryGST: 0%

Printed Books, Textbooks, Brochures & Leaflets

Printed school and college textbooks, novels, dictionaries, encyclopedias and informational leaflets.

Chapter 49 - Printed Books & Newspapers

Paper & StationeryGST: 18%

Ballpoint Pens, Gel Pens, Markers & Refills

Ballpoint pens, felt-tipped pens, fountain pens, markers, highlighter pens and pen refills.

Chapter 96 - Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Metals & ConstructionGST: 18%

TMT Steel Bars & Iron Rebars for Construction

Thermo-mechanically treated (TMT) steel reinforcement bars, deformed rods and construction steel.

Chapter 72 - Iron & Steel

Metals & ConstructionGST: 28%

Portland Cement, Hydraulic Cement & Clinkers

Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement and super sulphate cement (grey and white).

Chapter 25 - Salt, Sulphur, Earth & Stone

Metals & ConstructionGST: 18%

Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiles

Unglazed and glazed ceramic flags, paving, hearth or wall tiles, and vitrified tiles.

Chapter 69 - Ceramic Products

Metals & ConstructionGST: 18%

Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Rivets & Washers

Threaded iron or steel screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters and washers.

Chapter 73 - Articles of Iron or Steel

Metals & ConstructionGST: 18%

Paints, Varnishes & Enamels

Paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers.

Chapter 32 - Tanning or Dyeing Extracts

Furniture & AppliancesGST: 18%

Office Furniture, Wooden Desks, Tables & Shelves

Metal and wooden furniture for offices, study desks, conference tables, storage cabinets and bookcases.

Chapter 94 - Furniture & Bedding

Furniture & AppliancesGST: 18%

Office Chairs, Swivel Chairs & Ergonomic Seating

Swivel seats with variable height adjustments, executive mesh chairs, upholstered armchairs and stools.

Chapter 94 - Furniture & Bedding

Furniture & AppliancesGST: 18%

Refrigerators, Freezers & Water Coolers

Household refrigerators, deep freezers, commercial chilling units and drinking water coolers.

Chapter 84 - Machinery & Appliances

Furniture & AppliancesGST: 28%

Air Conditioners (Split, Window, Inverter ACs)

Window or wall type air conditioning machines, self-contained or split-system inverter ACs.

Chapter 84 - Machinery & Appliances

Furniture & AppliancesGST: 18%

Washing Machines & Dryers

Household or laundry-type washing machines, fully automatic front and top load units.

Chapter 84 - Machinery & Appliances

AutomobilesGST: 28% + Cess

Motor Cars & Passenger Vehicles

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons.

Chapter 87 - Vehicles Other Than Railway

AutomobilesGST: 28% (EV 5%)

Motorcycles, Scooters & Electric Two-Wheelers

Motorcycles, mopeds and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor; electric two-wheelers taxed at 5%.

Chapter 87 - Vehicles Other Than Railway

AutomobilesGST: 18% / 28%

Automotive Spare Parts, Brakes & Gear Boxes

Parts and accessories of motor vehicles including bumpers, safety seat belts, brakes and gearboxes.

Chapter 87 - Vehicles Other Than Railway

AutomobilesGST: 28%

New Pneumatic Rubber Tyres for Vehicles

Radial rubber tyres for passenger cars, motorcycles, buses and commercial trucks.

Chapter 40 - Rubber & Articles Thereof

HSN Invoicing Rules under Indian GST:
  • Businesses with aggregate turnover up to ₹5 Crore must mention at least 4 digits of HSN on B2B invoices.
  • Businesses with turnover exceeding ₹5 Crore must mention 6 digits of HSN on all B2B invoices and exports.
  • Export and import declarations require 8 digits of HSN code.

How to Use the HSN Code Finder

  1. 1

    Type any product name or keyword (e.g., 'laptop', 'cotton shirt', 'tmt steel', 'cement', 'spices', 'furniture') or an HSN prefix.

  2. 2

    Filter results by industry chapter or browse all matching commodities.

  3. 3

    Inspect the 4 to 8 digit HSN code, official chapter heading, and standard GST rate slab.

  4. 4

    Click the Copy button to copy the exact HSN code onto your clipboard for your invoice or e-Way bill.

Practical Use Cases

Traders, Retailers & E-Commerce Sellers

Onboarding New SKUs on Amazon, Flipkart & Shopify

Find accurate 4-digit or 6-digit HSN codes and GST slabs when listing new physical products on Indian marketplaces.

Accounts & Dispatch Clerks

Generating Compliant e-Way Bills & Tax Invoices

Look up mandatory HSN codes before generating e-Way bills on the NIC portal for consignment dispatches exceeding ₹50,000.

CA Firms & GST Practitioners

Cross-Checking Table 12 HSN Summaries in GSTR-1

Verify chapter headings and standard tax rates while reconciling monthly outward supplies for MSME clients.

HSN Code Finder Features

Instant Live Search

Search as you type across hundreds of common Indian manufacturing and trading commodities.

Indicative GST Rates

Quickly check whether the commodity generally attracts 5%, 12%, 18%, or 28% GST.

One-Click Copy

Copy the exact code with one tap to save time when filling e-Way bills or tax returns.

100% Private & In-Browser

Calculations and document previews run entirely in your web browser. No financial data is ever stored on our servers.

Free for Indian Businesses

Created specifically for freelancers, consultants, shop owners, traders and MSMEs across India with zero subscription costs.

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Technical Specifications & Best Practices

  • ✓Under CBIC rules, taxpayers with annual aggregate turnover up to ₹5 Crores must report 4-digit HSN codes on B2B invoices; those above ₹5 Crores must report 6-digit HSN codes.
  • ✓Import/Export (IEC) customs declarations require full 8-digit ITC(HS) tariff codes.
  • ✓Displayed GST percentages reflect standard CBIC schedule rates; always check recent GST Council notifications for conditional exemptions or price-linked slabs (such as footwear or apparel thresholds).
  • ✓For services rather than physical goods, use our companion SAC Code Finder (`/sac-code-finder`).

Frequently Asked Questions