HSN / HS Code Finder
An HSN code is the 6–8 digit product classification India uses for GST and customs filings, drawn from the global HS system. Find yours by searching the official CBIC Indian Customs Tariff by code, product description, or chapter 1–98.
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Tip: Searching by code uses prefix match (e.g., typing 3901 finds every entry starting with 3901, including 4/6/8-digit headings, subheadings and tariff items). Description search matches anywhere in the text and prioritises the most specific 8-digit items.
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LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS
VEGETABLE PRODUCTS
ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES
PREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES
MINERAL PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES
PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF
RAW HIDES AND SKINS, LEATHER, FURSKINS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILK-WORM GUT)
WOOD AND ARTICLES OF WOOD; WOOD CHARCOAL; CORK AND ARTICLES OF CORK; MANUFACTURES OF STRAW, OF ESPARTO OR OF OTHER PLAITING MATERIALS; BASKETWARE AND WICKERWORK
PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; PAPER AND PAPERBOARD AND ARTICLES THEREOF
TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES
FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR, UMBRELLAS, SUN UMBRELLAS, WALKING-STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS AND PARTS THEREOF; PREPARED FEATHERS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREWITH; ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; ARTICLES OF HUMAN HAIR
ARTICLES OF STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, MICA OR SIMILAR MATERIALS; CERAMIC PRODUCTS; GLASS AND GLASSWARE
NATURAL OR CULTURED PEARLS, PRECIOUS OR SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, PRECIOUS METALS, METALS CLAD WITH PRECIOUS METAL AND ARTICLES THEREOF; IMITATION JEWELLERY; COIN
BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL
MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES
VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; CLOCKS AND WATCHES; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF
ARMS AND AMMUNITION; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
WORKS OF ART, COLLECTORS' PIECES AND ANTIQUES
PROJECT IMPORTS; LABORATORY CHEMICALS; PASSENGER'S BAGGAGE; PERSONAL IMPORTATIONS BY AIR OR POST; SHIP STORES
HSN code FAQs
Common questions on finding the right HSN / HS code for Indian customs and GST.
There are three ways to find an HSN code on this page. (1) If you know the code, type at least 2 digits into the HSN Code search and pick from the matching headings, subheadings, or 8-digit tariff items. (2) If you only know the product, switch to Description search and enter at least 2 characters — for example, type "mobile" or "leather". (3) If you're unsure of the family, browse Chapters 1–98 below, drill into the relevant section, and open the chapter index to see all sub-codes. Every result links to a per-code detail page with IGST, BCD, and FTA preferential rates.
HSN stands for Harmonized System of Nomenclature — the World Customs Organization's globally standardized product classification system. India uses HSN codes (called ITC-HS in the Indian Customs Tariff) for both GST invoicing and customs duty assessment on imports and exports. The code is hierarchical: the first 2 digits identify the chapter, 4 digits identify the heading, 6 digits identify the international subheading, and 8 digits identify the India-specific tariff item used for customs filings.
Read the full explainer: What is an HSN code and how to find correct codes →
HS Code, HSN, ITC-HS, and SAC are related but distinct. HS Code is the 6-digit World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System used globally for goods. HSN is the same system as adopted by India for GST. ITC-HS is India's 8-digit extension used in the Indian Customs Tariff for import/export duty. SAC (Services Accounting Code) is the parallel 6-digit system India uses for services under GST.
| Code system | Digits | Issued by | Classifies | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS Code | 6 | WCO (global) | Goods | International trade |
| HSN | 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 | CBIC (India) | Goods | GST + customs |
| ITC-HS | 8 | CBIC (India) | Goods | Indian Customs Tariff |
| SAC | 6 | CBIC (India) | Services | GST (services only) |
Indian HSN codes are 4, 6, or 8 digits depending on context. On GST invoices, businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore use 4 digits for B2B (and may use 4 or zero digits for B2C); businesses above ₹5 crore turnover must use 6 digits. For customs filings — Bill of Entry and Shipping Bill — the full 8-digit ITC-HS code is mandatory. The Indian Customs Tariff publishes all three levels: 4-digit headings, 6-digit subheadings, and 8-digit tariff items.
HSN codes appear on five core Indian trade documents. (1) GST tax invoices — mandatory column under CGST Rules. (2) Bill of Entry — filed on ICEGATE for every import shipment, using the 8-digit ITC-HS code. (3) Shipping Bill — filed for exports, also at 8-digit level. (4) E-way bill — required for goods movement above ₹50,000 value. (5) GSTR-1 returns — HSN-wise summary of outward supplies. Using the wrong code can trigger duty short-payment, GST input-credit denial, or customs reclassification.
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The HSN tariff data on this page is sourced from CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Part II Import Tariff chapter-wise PDFs — edition: Indian Customs Tariff First Schedule, as on 30 June 2024. Per-code duty stack (BCD, AIDC, SWS, IGST, Cess) is cross-referenced with ICEGATE; FTA preferential rates are sourced from ITC MACMAP. Always cross-check against ICEGATE for the live notification before filing — duty rates change mid-year and our snapshot lags by the time between releases.
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