What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 34023900?

HSN code 34023900 (Detergent) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 34023900?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 34023900 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 34023900 cover?

HSN code 34023900 covers Detergent. It sits under Chapter 34 – Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster, in Section VI – PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 34023900?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 34023900 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for detergent / washing powder?

Organic surface-active agents fall under heading 3402 — linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids under 34023100 and other under 34023900. Retail-pack detergents are classified under sub-heading 340250.

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Detergent HSN Code 3402

Q: What is the HSN code for Detergent?

The HSN code for Detergent is 34023900, classified under Chapter 34 – Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Organic surface-active agents and washing/cleaning preparations are classified under HSN heading 3402. Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and other surface-active agents each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

3402

Primary code

34023900

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Detergent HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 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 ---- anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale:). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
34023100	Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts	18%	10%
34023900	Other or not put up for retail sale:	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 34023900; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 11 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for detergent?

The HSN code for detergent is 3402 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for detergent the most common is 34023900, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How detergent is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for detergent narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 342-digitSoap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster
34024-digit headingORGANIC 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 ---- Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale:
3402396-digit subheadingORGANIC 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 ---- Anionic organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale:
340239008-digit tariff itemOther or not put up for retail sale:

Section VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES

GST on detergent

Detergent (HSN 3402) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 34023900 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported detergent

When detergent (HSN 34023900) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 34023900 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for detergent is 3402 at the heading level, with 34023900 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.