HSN Code & GST Rate Finder — 120+ Retail Goods Directory
Quickly find official 4-digit and 6-digit HSN codes and applicable GST slabs (0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%) for Kirana, garments, footwear, pharma, electronics, and hardware goods. 1-tap copy codes for your tax bills.
Rice, Wheat & Grains (Unbranded / Loose)
Loose & unbranded food grains are exempt (0%). Pre-packaged & labelled food grains attract 5% GST.
1006Rice & Wheat (Pre-packaged & Labelled)
5% GST applies to packaged branded or pre-labelled food grains up to 25 kg.
1006Fresh Milk, Curd, Paneer (Unpackaged)
Fresh milk and loose curd/paneer are 0% GST. Packaged pasteurized milk is also 0%.
0401Packaged Curd, Lassi & Buttermilk (Labelled)
5% GST on pre-packaged and labelled curd, lassi, chach and butter milk.
0403Ghee, Butter & Dairy Fats
12% GST applies to desi ghee, butter, and dairy spreads in retail containers.
0405Mustard Oil, Sunflower Oil & Edible Oils
5% GST applies to all edible grade vegetable oils (mustard, soy, groundnut, palm).
1514Sugar & Khand (Retail)
5% GST on cane sugar, beet sugar, and refined white sugar.
1701Tea & Coffee (Processed Leaf / Powder)
5% GST on black tea, green tea, and roasted ground coffee beans.
0902Whole & Ground Spices (Jeera, Haldi, Mirch)
5% GST on branded or unbranded packed spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chilli).
0910Salt (Iodized & Rock Salt)
All common salt, iodized salt, and sendha namak are 100% GST exempt (0%).
2501Dry Fruits (Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts)
12% GST on shelled or roasted dry fruits (cashew nuts, almonds, pista).
0801Besan, Maida, Sooji (Unbranded Loose)
0% GST on loose flours. 5% GST if pre-packaged and labelled.
1101Atta, Besan, Maida (Pre-packaged)
5% GST on pre-packaged flour bags up to 25 kg.
1101Biscuits & Cookies (Plain / Glucose)
18% GST standard on bakery biscuits, cookies, and rusks.
1905Instant Noodles & Pasta
18% GST applies to packaged noodles, vermicelli, and pasta.
1902Chocolates & Cocoa Confectionery
18% GST on all chocolate bars, candies, and cocoa sweets.
1806Cotton Sarees & Dhotis
5% GST on woven cotton fabrics, traditional sarees, and dhotis.
5208Readymade Garments (Sale Price <= ₹1,000)
5% GST on apparel and clothing items with invoice value up to ₹1,000 per piece.
6109Readymade Garments (Sale Price > ₹1,000)
12% GST on apparel, suits, jackets, and shirts priced above ₹1,000 per piece.
6203Synthetic & Polyester Fabrics
5% GST on woven synthetic filament yarns and polyesters.
5407Hosiery & Innerwear (Vests, Briefs, Socks)
5% GST on knitted innerwear and socks priced under ₹1,000 per item.
6107Bed Sheets, Curtains & Home Textiles
5% GST on cotton bed linen and table linen valued under ₹1,000; 12% above ₹1,000.
6302Silk Sarees & Pure Silk Fabrics
5% GST on woven fabrics of pure silk or silk waste.
5007Woolen Sweaters & Cardigans
5% GST if invoice value is under ₹1,000; 12% if invoice value exceeds ₹1,000.
6110Footwear & Slippers (Sale Price <= ₹1,000)
5% GST on rubber chappals, hawai slippers, and shoes with MRP / bill price up to ₹1,000.
6402Footwear & Leather Shoes (Sale Price > ₹1,000)
18% GST applies to leather shoes, formal footwear, and sports shoes priced above ₹1,000.
6403Leather Belts, Wallets & Accessories
18% GST on travel bags, vanity cases, leather wallets, and belts.
4202Paracetamol, Antibiotics & Essential Medicines
12% GST is the standard tax slab for formulated allopathic medicaments.
3004Life-Saving Drugs & Insulin (Specified)
5% concessional GST on insulin, anti-cancer medications, and specified life-saving drugs.
3004Ayurvedic & Unani Medicines
12% GST on classical Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Homeopathic formulations.
3003Surgical Bandages & Gauze Dressings
12% GST on sterile surgical cotton, gauze rolls, and adhesive plasters.
3005Medical Devices (Thermometer, BP Monitor)
12% GST on diagnostic instruments, stethoscopes, and digital BP apparatus.
9018Sanitary Napkins & Tampons
100% GST exempt (0%) for women's menstrual hygiene products.
9619Adult Diapers & Baby Diapers
12% GST on incontinence pads and disposable baby diapers.
9619Smartphones & Mobile Handsets
18% GST applies to all smartphones, feature phones, and cellular handsets.
8517Mobile Phone Chargers, Cables & Powerbanks
18% GST on static converters, wall adapters, USB-C cables, and power banks.
8504LED Bulbs, Tube Lights & Fixtures
12% GST on energy-efficient LED light bulbs and luminaires.
8539Ceiling Fans & Table Fans
18% GST on household electric ventilation fans and blowers.
8414Television (Up to 32 Inches Screen)
18% GST on LED TV monitors up to 32 inches screen size.
8528Television (> 32 Inches) & Large Displays
28% luxury GST slab applies to large televisions exceeding 32 inches.
8528Air Conditioners (AC) & Compressors
28% GST on split and window air conditioning units.
8415Refrigerators & Deep Freezers
18% GST applies to domestic refrigerators and water coolers.
8418Computers, Laptops & Billing POS Terminals
18% GST on desktop computers, POS till terminals, and microprocessors.
8471Thermal Receipt Printers (POS 58mm / 80mm)
18% GST on commercial receipt printers, barcode printers, and laser printers.
8443Cement (OPC & PPC 50kg Bags)
28% GST applies to all hydraulic and Portland cement bags.
2523TMT Rebars, Iron Rods & Structural Steel
18% GST on hot-rolled reinforcing bars and mild steel rods.
7214Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiles
18% GST on glazed and unglazed vitrified floor tiles.
6907Paints, Varnishes & Enamels
18% GST on interior emulsions, distempers, and synthetic enamel paints.
3208PVC Pipes & Plumbing Fittings
18% GST on rigid PVC water pipes, elbow joints, and fittings.
3917Plywood, Blockboards & Flush Doors
18% GST on commercial marine plywood and laminated veneer boards.
4412Padlocks, Door Handles & Hardware Screws
18% GST on base metal padlocks, latches, mortise locks, and brass handles.
8301Printed School Textbooks & Religious Books
100% GST exempt (0%) on printed books, dictionaries, and holy texts.
4901Notebooks, Register Books & Diaries
12% GST on ruled registers, exercise books, ledger notebooks, and diaries.
4820Ballpoint Pens & Refills (Priced <= ₹50)
12% GST on ball point pens, gel pens, marker pens, and ink refills.
9608Pencils, Erasers & Sharpeners
12% GST on wooden graphite pencils, crayons, and school pencil sharpeners.
9609A4 Copier Paper (Reams & Cartons)
12% GST on uncoated writing and printing paper reams (70/75/80 GSM).
4802Calculators (Pocket & Desktop)
18% GST on electronic accounting and scientific calculators.
8470Bathing Soap (Toilet Soaps)
18% GST on soap bars, cleansing lotions, and syndet cakes.
3401Hair Oils (Mustard, Coconut, Amla Hair Oil)
18% GST on perfumed or unperfumed retail hair grooming oils.
3305Toothpaste & Oral Hygiene Dental Powders
18% GST on dental pastes, floss, and mouthwashes.
3306Washing Detergent Powder & Cake
18% GST on synthetic laundry detergents and fabric cleansers.
3402Perfumes & Deodorant Sprays
18% GST on personal deodorants, shaving foams, and body perfumes.
3307Traditional Indian Sweets (Mithai / Laddu)
5% GST on sweetmeat preparations (gulab jamun, barfi, rasgulla, jalebi).
2106Namkeen, Bhujia, Mixture & Potato Chips
12% GST on branded retail savoury snacks, bhujia, and extruded savouries.
2106Fresh Bakery Bread (Sliced / Unsliced)
0% GST on plain white and brown baker's bread (unbranded/plain).
1905Pastries, Cakes & Bakery Buns
18% GST on sweetened cakes, cream rolls, pastries, and muffins.
1905Restaurant Food Bills (Standard / AC / Non-AC)
5% GST without ITC applies to standalone restaurant meals, dhabas, and QSR takeaway.
9963Packaged Drinking Mineral Water (Bottles)
18% GST on sealed purified drinking water bottles and jars.
2201Aerated Soft Drinks (Cold Drinks & Soda)
28% GST + Compensation Cess applies to carbonated sweetened aerated beverages.
2202Indian HSN code rules every shopkeeper must know
Mentioning incorrect or incomplete HSN codes can lead to GST ITC rejections and penalties under Section 125 of the CGST Act.
4 Digits on B2B Bills
Small retailers and MSME businesses with annual turnover up to ₹5 Crore must report at least 4 digits of HSN on all B2B tax invoices. For B2C retail cash memos, HSN is optional but strongly recommended.
6 Digits Mandatory
Businesses with aggregate annual turnover above ₹5 Crore must mandatorily mention 6-digit HSN codes on all tax invoices, including both B2B supplies and B2C retail sales.
8 Digits Standard
All cross-border transactions, customs clearances, SEZ supplies, and import/export shipments require complete 8-digit international tariff HSN classification.
Never type HSN codes during busy rush hours
With Karobari, set your item's HSN code once in the inventory catalog. When ringing up customers, the barcode scanner identifies the item and automatically formats the bill with correct CGST, SGST, IGST, and HSN codes.
- Itemized HSN printed directly on 2-inch and 3-inch thermal receipts.
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Sample GST Receipt Print Format
---------------------------------------- ITEM HSN QTY RATE TOTAL ---------------------------------------- Basmati Rice 1006 5kg 80.00 400.00 Mustard Oil 1514 2L 140.00 280.00 Iodized Salt 2501 1kg 24.00 24.00 ---------------------------------------- Subtotal: ₹704.00 CGST (2.5% on ₹680): ₹17.00 SGST (2.5% on ₹680): ₹17.00 Grand Total: ₹738.00 ----------------------------------------
Frequently Asked Questions about HSN Codes
What is an HSN code in Indian GST billing?+
HSN stands for Harmonized System of Nomenclature. It is an internationally accepted 6-digit to 8-digit commodity classification code developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and adopted under Indian GST to classify goods and determine applicable tax slabs (0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, or 28%).
How many HSN digits are required for small shopkeepers?+
Under CBIC GST rules, businesses with annual turnover up to ₹5 Crore must mention at least 4 digits of HSN code on B2B invoices (mentioning HSN is optional on B2C cash memos). Businesses with annual turnover exceeding ₹5 Crore must mention 6 digits of HSN on both B2B and B2C invoices.
What is the difference between HSN and SAC codes?+
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) applies to physical goods and commodities (e.g. food, clothes, electronics). SAC (Services Accounting Code) applies to services (e.g. restaurant dining, mobile phone repair, transportation, courier). Both function identically to determine GST tax rates.
Which common grocery and retail items have 0% GST (Exempt)?+
Under Indian GST, unpackaged and loose food grains (wheat, rice, pulses, atta), fresh milk, loose curd, paneer, eggs, fresh unbranded fruits and vegetables, common salt, printed school textbooks, and sanitary pads are 100% exempt from GST (0% rate).
Does the Karobari POS app automatically print HSN codes on bills?+
Yes. In the Karobari app, you can assign an HSN code to each inventory item once. When you ring up sales, Karobari automatically prints the HSN code and itemized GST tax rate on both 58mm/80mm thermal receipts and full A4 tax invoices.
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