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HSN Code Lookup
HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) is the global product classification used by GST. Sample database — for full official lookup use cbic-gst.gov.in.
| HSN | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 0401 | Milk and cream, not concentrated | 0% |
| 0901 | Coffee, whether or not roasted | 5% |
| 0902 | Tea, whether or not flavoured | 5% |
| 1001 | Wheat and meslin | 0% |
| 1006 | Rice | 0% |
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar (raw) | 5% |
| 1905 | Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits | 18% |
| 2202 | Aerated waters with sugar (cold drinks) | 28% |
| 2402 | Cigarettes & cigars | 28% |
| 3004 | Medicaments — life-saving drugs | 5% |
| 3401 | Soap; organic surface-active agents | 18% |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging articles | 18% |
| 4202 | Trunks, suitcases, handbags | 18% |
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures | 0% |
| 6101 | Mens overcoats and similar | 12% |
| 6109 | T-shirts, singlets | 5% |
| 6402 | Footwear ≤ ₹1000 | 5% |
| 6403 | Footwear > ₹1000 | 18% |
| 7113 | Articles of jewellery (gold) | 3% |
| 8415 | Air conditioners | 28% |
| 8418 | Refrigerators, freezers | 28% |
| 8443 | Printers & copying machines | 18% |
| 8471 | Computers, laptops, tablets | 18% |
| 8517 | Mobile phones | 18% |
| 8528 | Television sets, monitors | 18% |
| 8703 | Motor cars (passenger) | 28% |
| 8711 | Motorcycles | 28% |
| 9018 | Medical instruments | 12% |
| 9504 | Video game consoles | 18% |
| 9603 | Brooms, brushes | 18% |
| 9999 | Services not elsewhere specified | 18% |
31 of 31 entries shown. For full HSN lookup including 8-digit codes, use the official GST portal.
HSN digit rules under GST
Notification 78/2020 requires 6-digit HSN on B2B invoices for taxpayers with turnover > ₹5 crore and 4-digit HSN if turnover is below. Services use SAC codes (Services Accounting Code, all 6-digit). Wrong HSN can lead to ITC denial for the buyer and rate-mismatch notices from the GST department.
Worked example
A Bengaluru SaaS firm with ₹8 crore turnover invoices an enterprise client for software subscriptions. The correct SAC is 998314 (IT consulting and software services), GST rate 18%. A ₹10 lakh invoice = ₹1.8 lakh GST split as ₹90,000 CGST + ₹90,000 SGST for same-state, or full ₹1.8 lakh IGST for inter-state. Use the wrong SAC (say 998313 management consulting) and the buyer's ITC matching in GSTR-2B fails.
When to use this
- Setting up a new GST invoice template and need the right HSN/SAC
- Generating an e-way bill (HSN mandatory for goods > ₹50,000)
- Filing GSTR-1 — HSN-wise summary in table 12
- Import/export — HSN aligns with Customs Tariff for BCD calculation
For the GST liability arithmetic after lookup, use our GST calculator and ITC tracker. Always cross-verify rare HSNs against the CBIC tariff PDF.
FAQ
How many HSN digits do I need on my invoice?
Turnover < ₹5 Cr: 4 digits for B2B, optional for B2C. Turnover ≥ ₹5 Cr: 6 digits. Exporters: 8 digits always.
Where is the official HSN database?
cbic-gst.gov.in → "HSN Search" tool. Also available in your accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, ClearTax) via integration.
Can the same product have different HSN codes?
Sometimes — based on use, packaging, or processing. E.g. raw rice (1006) vs packaged branded rice. Get a CA opinion if uncertain — wrong classification can mean penalty.