What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 34011190?

HSN code 34011190 (Soap) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 34011190?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 34011190 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 34011190 cover?

HSN code 34011190 covers Soap. 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 34011190?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 34011190 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for bathing soap?

Soap for toilet (bathing) use falls under sub-heading 340111 — medicated toilet soaps under 34011110 and other toilet soaps under 34011190. Industrial soap is classified under 34011911.

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Soap HSN Code 3401

Q: What is the HSN code for Soap?

The HSN code for Soap is 34011190, 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

Soap and organic surface-active products in bar or shaped form are classified under HSN heading 3401. Toilet soaps, medicated soaps and industrial soaps each map to distinct tariff items.

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Heading

3401

Primary code

34011190

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Soap HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 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; 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 ---- soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wad- ding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent :). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
34011110	- Medicated toilet soaps	18%	10%
34011120	- Shaving soaps other than shaving cream	18%	10%
34011190	- Other	18%	10%
34011911	- Industrial soap	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 34011190; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 12 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for soap?

The HSN code for soap is 3401 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for soap the most common is 34011190, 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 soap is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for soap 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
34014-digit headingSOAP; 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; 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 ---- Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wad- ding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent :
3401116-digit subheading- For toilet use (including medicated products):
340111908-digit tariff item- Other

Section VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES

GST on soap

Soap (HSN 3401) 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 34011190 — 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 soap

When soap (HSN 34011190) 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 34011190 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for soap is 3401 at the heading level, with 34011190 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.