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Toothpaste HSN Code 3306

18% IGSTSchedule II

Preparations for oral or dental hygiene (incl. toothpaste and tooth powder) are classified under HSN heading 3306. Dentifrices in powder and paste form each have their own tariff item.

Heading
3306
Primary code
33061020
GST / IGST
18%
Customs duty (BCD)
20%

Toothpaste HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 3306 (preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
33061010- In powder5%20%
33061020- In paste18%20%
33061090- Other18%20%
33062000- Yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss)5%20%

FTA preferential rates: 11 partner agreement(s) listed for 33061020; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 5 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for toothpaste?

The HSN code for toothpaste is 3306 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for toothpaste the most common is 33061020, 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 toothpaste is classified under HSN

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

  1. Chapter 332-digitEssential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations
  2. 33064-digit headingPREPARATIONS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE, INCLUDING DENTURE FIXATIVE PASTES AND POWDERS; YARN USED TO CLEAN BETWEEN THE TEETH (DENTAL FLOSS), IN INDIVIDUAL RETAIL PACKAGES
  3. 3306106-digit subheading- Dentifrices :
  4. 330610208-digit tariff item- In paste

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GST on toothpaste

Toothpaste (HSN 3306) 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 33061020 — 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 toothpaste

When toothpaste (HSN 33061020) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, 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: 49.152. 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 33061020

Conclusion

The HSN code for toothpaste is 3306 at the heading level, with 33061020 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.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: