HSN means the Harmonized System of Nomenclature code used for classifying goods under GST. This classification is used in Customs, Central Excise and Foreign Trade Policy. The use of HSN codes is to make GST systematic and globally accepted. GST Rates and HSN codes for Soaps, Waxes and Polish Products are mentioned in chapter 34.
The table given below comprises of the GST rates and HSN codes for Soaps, Waxes and Polish Products.
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HSN Code |
Description |
Rate (%) |
Effective From |
Cess (%) |
Related Export/Import HSN Code |
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3401 |
Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap [except 340130] [inserted w.e.f 14/11/2017 : organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent] |
18 |
28/06/2017 |
34011110, 34011120, 34011190, 34011911, 34011919, 34011920, 34011930, 34011941, 34011942, 34011990, 34012000, 34013011, 34013012, 34013019, 34013090 |
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3402 |
Sulphonated castor oil, fish oil or sperm oil |
5 |
28/06/2017 |
34021110, 34021190, 34021200, 34021300, 34021900, 34022010, 34022020, 34022090, 34029011, 34029012, 34029019, 34029020, 34029030, 34029041, 34029042, 34029049, 34029051, 34029052, 34029059, 34029091, 34029092, 34029099 |
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3402 |
Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401(inserted w.e.f 14/11/2017 : [other than Sulphonated castor oil, fish oil or sperm oil] |
18 |
14/11/2017 |
34021110, 34021190, 34021200, 34021300, 34021900, 34022010, 34022020, 34022090, 34029011, 34029012, 34029019, 34029020, 34029030, 34029041, 34029042, 34029049, 34029051, 34029052, 34029059, 34029091, 34029092, 34029099 |
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3403 |
Lubricating preparations (including cutting-oil preparations, bolt or nut release preparations, anti-rust or anti-corrosion preparations and mould release preparations, based on lubricants) and preparations of a kind used for the oil or grease treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials, but excluding preparations containing, as basic constituents, 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals |
18 |
14/11/2017 |
34031100, 34031900, 34039100, 34039900 |
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|
3404 |
Artificial waxes and prepared waxes |
18 |
14/11/2017 |
34042000, 34049010, 34049020, 34049031, 34049032, 34049033, 34049039, 34049090 |
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3405 |
Polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal, scouring pastes and powders and similar preparations (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics or cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered with such preparations), excluding waxes of heading 3404 |
18 |
14/11/2017 |
34051000, 34052000, 34053000, 34054000, 34059010, 34059090 |
|
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3406 |
Candles, tapers and the like |
12 |
28/06/2017 |
34060010, 34060090 |
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3406 |
Handcrafted candles |
12 |
27/07/2018 |
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3407 |
Modelling pastes, including those put up for children’s amusement; Preparations known as “dental wax” or as “dental impression compounds”, put up in sets, in packings for retail sale or in plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks or similar forms; other preparations for use in dentistry, with a basis of plaster (of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate) |
18 |
14/11/2017 |
34070010, 34070090 |
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340130 |
Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent |
18 |
14/11/2017 |
Disclaimer
The rates given in the above table are as per the 31st GST council meeting which was held on 22nd December 2018. Dissimilarities may be present due to the latest updates made by the government. Make sure to check the “Effective From” column.
FAQs
GST rate on Soap, washing preparations, polishing items, lubricant preparations etc. are to be charged at 18% in India.
As per the 31st GST council meeting which was held on 22nd December 2018 GST rate on Artificial waxes and prepared waxes is 18%.
Taxpayers having turnover exceeds Rs. 1.5 crore but up to 5.00 crore will be required to mention only two digits of HSN code. Taxpayers having turnover exceeds Rs 5.00 crore will be required to mention four digits of HSN code.
Hey @HarishMehta
From 1st April 2021, Taxpayers with an aggregate Annual Turnover of more than INR 5 Crore during the financial Year 2020-2021 have to mandatorily mention 6 digits of the HSN Code in all tax invoices.
Businesses with a turnover of up to INR 5 crore in the preceding financial year will be required to mandatorily furnish 4 digit HSN code on B2B invoices.
Hope this helps!
Hey @Dia_malhotra
Let’s take an example of Cocoa powder to calculate the GST using the HSN code.
Cocoa Powder per Kg = INR1,000.
HSN Code = 18 05 00 00
GST Rate = 18% (For Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or sweetening matter)
Therefore, GST = INR180
Hope this helps!
Hey,
What are the consequences of not mentioning or incorrectly mentioning the HSN Code?
Hey @SonalYadav
It is very crucial to mention the correct HSN/ SAC Code on the tax invoices and Form GSTR-1, barring to do so may attract a penalty of INR 50,000 (INR 25,000 each for CGST and SGST) for non-mentioning or incorrect mention of wrong HSN/ SAC Code under Section 125 of the CGST Act.
Hope this helps!
Hey @Prasana_Srinivasan, this tool can help