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What is an HSN code?
HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) is a number that classifies goods. Services use SAC (Services Accounting Code). On GST invoices you write the code next to each item.
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HSN code finder: search by product name.
Type a product or service name, like "rice", "paint", "mobile" or "repair", or the first digits of a code. You get matching HSN headings for goods and SAC codes for services. The full list is in the table below; it covers common items for small shops, not the whole official schedule.
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| HSN / SAC | Description |
|---|---|
| 0401 | Milk and cream, not concentrated |
| 0402 | Milk powder, condensed milk |
| 0403 | Curd, yogurt, buttermilk, lassi |
| 0405 | Butter, ghee |
| 0406 | Cheese, paneer |
| 0407 | Eggs in shell |
| 0409 | Natural honey |
| 0701 | Potatoes, fresh |
| 0702 | Tomatoes, fresh |
| 0703 | Onions, garlic, fresh |
| 0713 | Dried pulses, dal (chana, moong, urad, masoor, arhar) |
| 0801 | Coconut, cashew nuts |
| 0802 | Other nuts: almonds, walnuts, pistachio |
| 0803 | Bananas |
| 0804 | Dates, figs, mangoes |
| 0806 | Grapes, raisins (kishmish) |
| 0901 | Coffee |
| 0902 | Tea |
| 0904 | Pepper, dried chillies |
| 0908 | Nutmeg, cardamom (elaichi) |
| 0909 | Seeds of cumin (jeera), coriander, fennel (saunf) |
| 0910 | Ginger, turmeric (haldi), other spices |
| 1001 | Wheat |
| 1005 | Maize (corn) |
| 1006 | Rice |
| 1008 | Millets, jowar, bajra, ragi |
| 1101 | Wheat flour, atta, maida |
| 1102 | Other cereal flours (maize, rice flour) |
| 1103 | Suji (semolina), rava, dalia |
| 1106 | Flour of pulses, besan |
| 1201 | Soya beans |
| 1202 | Groundnuts (peanuts) |
| 1207 | Oil seeds: mustard, sesame (til) |
| 1507 | Soyabean oil |
| 1508 | Groundnut oil |
| 1511 | Palm oil |
| 1512 | Sunflower oil |
| 1514 | Mustard oil |
| 1701 | Sugar (cane or beet) |
| 1702 | Other sugars, glucose |
| 1704 | Sugar confectionery, toffee, candy |
| 1806 | Chocolate and cocoa products |
| 1901 | Malt extract, food preparations of flour |
| 1902 | Pasta, noodles, vermicelli (sevai) |
| 1904 | Cornflakes, puffed rice, cereal foods |
| 1905 | Biscuits, bread, cakes, rusk |
| 2001 | Pickles (achar) in vinegar |
| 2007 | Jams, jelly, marmalade |
| 2008 | Prepared or preserved nuts and fruits |
| 2009 | Fruit juices |
| 2101 | Instant coffee and tea extracts |
| 2103 | Sauces, ketchup, mixed masala |
| 2104 | Soups |
| 2105 | Ice cream |
| 2106 | Namkeen, bhujia, food preparations n.e.s. |
| 2201 | Packaged drinking water, mineral water |
| 2202 | Soft drinks, aerated drinks |
| 2501 | Salt |
| 2523 | Cement |
| 2710 | Petroleum oils, lubricants |
| 2711 | LPG, petroleum gases |
| 3004 | Medicines (packaged for retail) |
| 3005 | Bandages, cotton wool, dressings |
| 3301 | Essential oils |
| 3303 | Perfumes, deodorants (scent) |
| 3304 | Beauty and make-up products, skin cream |
| 3305 | Hair oil, shampoo, hair products |
| 3306 | Toothpaste, tooth powder, dental floss |
| 3307 | Shaving cream, agarbatti, room fresheners |
| 3401 | Soap, bathing bars |
| 3402 | Detergent, washing powder, liquid cleaner |
| 3405 | Polishes: shoe polish, floor polish |
| 3605 | Matches (match box) |
| 3808 | Insecticides, mosquito repellent, disinfectant |
| 3923 | Plastic boxes, bottles, carry bags |
| 3924 | Plastic tableware, kitchenware, buckets |
| 3926 | Other plastic articles |
| 4011 | New rubber tyres |
| 4202 | Bags, suitcases, wallets, handbags |
| 4802 | Uncoated paper, printing paper |
| 4817 | Envelopes, letter cards |
| 4818 | Toilet paper, tissues, paper napkins |
| 4819 | Cartons, boxes, paper bags |
| 4820 | Registers, notebooks, diaries, account books |
| 4901 | Printed books |
| 5208 | Cotton fabric |
| 5407 | Synthetic fabric |
| 6104 | Women's suits, dresses, skirts (knitted) |
| 6105 | Men's shirts (knitted) |
| 6109 | T-shirts, vests (knitted) |
| 6203 | Men's suits, trousers, jackets |
| 6204 | Women's suits, dresses, trousers (not knitted) |
| 6205 | Men's shirts (not knitted) |
| 6302 | Bed sheets, towels, table linen |
| 6401 | Waterproof footwear |
| 6402 | Rubber or plastic footwear, slippers |
| 6403 | Leather footwear, shoes |
| 6404 | Sports shoes with textile upper |
| 6810 | Cement articles, tiles, blocks |
| 6907 | Ceramic tiles |
| 6911 | Porcelain tableware, crockery |
| 7013 | Glassware for table and kitchen |
| 7113 | Gold and silver jewellery |
| 7117 | Imitation (artificial) jewellery |
| 7214 | Iron and steel bars, TMT rods |
| 7308 | Steel structures, gates, grills |
| 7318 | Screws, bolts, nuts, washers |
| 7323 | Steel utensils, kitchenware |
| 7615 | Aluminium utensils, kitchenware |
| 8201 | Hand tools: spades, axes, garden tools |
| 8205 | Hand tools: hammers, screwdrivers, spanners |
| 8211 | Knives |
| 8301 | Locks, padlocks, keys |
| 8414 | Fans, air pumps, exhaust fans |
| 8415 | Air conditioners |
| 8418 | Refrigerators, freezers |
| 8443 | Printers, photocopiers, ink cartridges |
| 8450 | Washing machines |
| 8471 | Computers, laptops, keyboards, mouse |
| 8504 | Inverters, UPS, chargers, transformers |
| 8506 | Primary cells and batteries (AA, AAA) |
| 8507 | Rechargeable batteries, inverter batteries |
| 8509 | Mixer grinders, juicers, home appliances |
| 8516 | Electric water heaters, irons, kettles, induction |
| 8517 | Mobile phones, smartphones, routers |
| 8518 | Earphones, headphones, speakers, microphones |
| 8523 | Pen drives, memory cards |
| 8528 | Televisions, monitors |
| 8536 | Switches, plugs, sockets, fuses |
| 8539 | LED bulbs, lamps, tube lights |
| 8544 | Electric wires, cables, data cables |
| 8711 | Motorcycles, scooters |
| 8712 | Bicycles |
| 8714 | Parts of bikes and cycles |
| 9003 | Spectacle frames |
| 9004 | Spectacles, sunglasses |
| 9102 | Wrist watches |
| 9401 | Chairs, seats, sofas |
| 9403 | Other furniture: tables, almirah, beds |
| 9404 | Mattresses, pillows, quilts |
| 9405 | Lamps, light fittings, decorative lights |
| 9503 | Toys, games, puzzles |
| 9506 | Sports goods, cricket bats, gym equipment |
| 9603 | Brooms, brushes, toothbrushes |
| 9608 | Pens, ball pens, markers |
| 9609 | Pencils, crayons, chalk |
| 9619 | Sanitary pads, baby diapers |
| SAC 9954 | Construction services |
| SAC 9963 | Restaurant, catering, hotel stay services |
| SAC 9964 | Passenger transport services |
| SAC 9965 | Goods transport (GTA) services |
| SAC 9967 | Courier, logistics support services |
| SAC 9971 | Financial and insurance services |
| SAC 9972 | Real estate, rent of property |
| SAC 9973 | Renting of goods, equipment hire |
| SAC 9983 | Professional, IT, consulting, accounting services |
| SAC 9984 | Telecom, internet, broadcasting services |
| SAC 9985 | Support services: security, cleaning, printing, travel agent |
| SAC 9987 | Repair and maintenance services (mobile, AC, vehicle) |
| SAC 9988 | Job work, manufacturing services |
| SAC 9992 | Education and coaching services |
| SAC 9993 | Health care services |
| SAC 9995 | Membership and social services |
| SAC 9996 | Event, entertainment, sports services |
| SAC 9997 | Laundry, beauty parlour, salon, tailoring services |
Clear and practical
What is an HSN code?
HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) is a number that classifies goods. Services use SAC (Services Accounting Code). On GST invoices you write the code next to each item.
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Check before you use a code
This list shows 4-digit headings for common items. Your exact item may need a longer code and has its own GST rate. Confirm on the CBIC GST rate finder or with your CA.
FAQ
Questions and answers
How many digits of HSN code do I need?
Since 1 April 2021: if your turnover in the previous financial year was up to ₹5 crore, show at least 4 digits on B2B invoices (optional on B2C); above ₹5 crore, show 6 digits on all invoices. Your CA can confirm for your case.
Can I search HSN codes in Hindi?
Search in English, or with common Hindi item names written in English letters, like atta, dal, haldi or ghee.
Why does this tool not show GST rates?
Rates depend on the exact item and changed in September 2025. Showing a wrong rate could cost you, so please check the official rate.
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