HSN code and GST rate finder for shops
Type an item to see its HSN code and GST rate as notified from 22 September 2025, with the condition that decides the rate (packed or loose, price per piece) and the CGST, SGST and IGST split. Every rate is read from the CBIC notifications, with the schedule entry, and you can download the full list as Excel.
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General information from the CBIC rate notifications in force from 22 September 2025, last checked 16 October 2026. Check your exact product description and its classification with your CA.
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How to use it
- Type the item. Type what you sell in English, Hindi or Hinglish, for example atta, chawal, kurti or charger. You can also type an HSN code such as 3401.
- Read the condition. Many items have two rates: packed and loose, or below and above ₹2,500 a piece. Match the line to how you sell the item.
- Put it on the item. Save the HSN and rate on the item in your billing software so every bill picks it up. Open the item page for what to print and common mistakes.
Common rates at a glance
88 items have their own page with the rate split, conditions, what to print on the bill and common mistakes. See the full GST rate list by category.
| Rate | Examples (from 22 Sep 2025) |
|---|---|
| Nil | Loose rice, atta and dal; milk, paneer, bread, roti, papad; salt; notebooks, pencils, erasers; sanitary pads; clay diyas |
| 3% | Gold, silver and imitation jewellery |
| 5% | Packed rice, atta and dal; sugar, tea, oil, ghee, spices; biscuits, namkeen, sweets; soap bars, shampoo, toothpaste; clothes and footwear up to ₹2,500; medicines; steel utensils; bicycles |
| 18% | Mobile phones and accessories, TVs, ACs, detergent, cosmetics, pens, A4 paper, school bags, cement, paint, plastic household items; clothes above ₹2,500 |
| 40% | Sweetened or flavoured aerated drinks and caffeinated drinks |
Sources: Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025; Notification No. 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (exempt goods). Checked 16 October 2026.
Related: B2C bill rules (₹200, HSN, buyer name), GST calculator and GST invoice format.
Questions
What are the GST rates from 22 September 2025?
Most goods are now 5% or 18%. A 40% rate applies to a few goods such as sweetened aerated drinks, and many basic foods are nil. Gold, silver and imitation jewellery stay at 3%. The rates are in Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and the nil list is Notification 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), both dated 17 September 2025.
Where do these rates come from?
From the notification PDFs on taxinformation.cbic.gov.in, read entry by entry, with later amendments (19/2025 for tobacco and 01/2026, which only renumbered some drink tariff codes). The old rates shown on item pages come from Annexure I of the PIB release on the 56th GST Council meeting.
How many HSN digits must I print on a bill?
4 digits if your turnover in the previous year was up to ₹5 crore, and 6 digits above that (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax). Sellers up to ₹5 crore may leave HSN off invoices to unregistered buyers, but your CA still needs an HSN-wise summary for the return.
Why does the same item have two rates?
The schedule often sets a condition. Rice, atta, dal and curd are 5% when pre-packaged and labelled and nil when loose. Clothes and towels are 5% up to ₹2,500 a piece and 18% above. Footwear is 5% up to ₹2,500 a pair.
What does pre-packaged and labelled mean?
A retail pack of up to 25 kg or 25 litres that is pre-packed as defined in the Legal Metrology Act and must carry its declarations. Goods weighed out for the customer are not pre-packaged.
Why do some items say "check with your CA"?
For a few items (LED bulbs, toys, hand sanitizer, stone idols, gift hampers) the right heading depends on what the product is made of or how it is sold, or two entries overlap. We would rather say so than guess.
Is this a substitute for my CA?
No. It is general information taken from the official schedules. The rate depends on the exact description and classification of your product, so check with your CA before you change prices or file returns.
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