GST rates and HSN code for Hair straightener.
| Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wool, fine or coarse animal <strong>hair</strong>; horsehair yarn and woven fabric | Woven Fabrics Of Combed Wool Or Of Combed Fine Animal Hair Other, Mixed Mainly Or Solely With Man-Made Filaments: Printed | 51122040 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Waste Of Wool Or Of Fine Or Coarse Animal Hair, Including Yarn Waste But Excluding Garnetted Stock Noils Of Wool Or Of Fine Animal Hair : Other | 51031090 | Nil | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Woven Fabrics Of Carded Wool Or Of Carded Fine Animal Hair – Containing 85% Or More By Weight Of Wool Or Of Fine Animal Hair : | 5111 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Fine Or Coarse Animal Hair, Not Carded Or Combed Fine Animal Hair : Of Kashmir (Cashmere) Goats : Other | 51021190 | Nil | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Yarn Of Wool Or Fine Animal Hair, Put Up For Retail Sale Other | 51099000 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Woven Fabrics Of Carded Wool Or Of Carded Fine Animal Hair – Containing 85 Percent Or More By Weight Of Wool Or Of Fine Animal Hair : Other : Other | 51111990 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Woven Fabrics Of Carded Wool Or Of Carded Fine Animal Hair Other : Other | 51119090 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Yarn Of Coarse Animal Hair Or Of Horse Hair (Including Gimped Horsehair Yarn), Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale Yarn Of Coarse Animal Hair Or Of Horse-Hair (Including Gimped Horsehair Yarn), Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale : Put Up For Retail S | 51100010 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted | Mens Or Boys Suits, Ensembles, Jackets, Blazers, Trousers, Bib And Brace Overalls, Breeches And Shorts (Other Than Swimwear) – Jackets And Blazers : Of Wool Or Fine Animal Hair | 62033100 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Babies Garments And Clothing Accessories – Of Wool Or Fine Animal Hair | 62091000 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Womens Or Girls Suits, Ensembles, Jackets, Blazers, Dresses, Skirts, Divided Skirts, Trousers, Bib And Brace Overalls, Breeches And Shorts (Other Than Swimwear) – Dresses : Of Wool Or Fine Animal Hair : Other | 62044190 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human <strong>hair</strong> | Wigs, False Beards, Eyebrows And Eyelashes, Switches And The Like, Of Human Or Animal Hair Or Of Textile Materials; Articles Of Human Hair Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included – Of Synthetic Textile Materials | 6704 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
| Products of animal origin, not elsewhere spcified or inculded | Ivory, Tortoise-Shell, Whalebone And – Whalebone Hair, Horns, Antlers, Hooves, – Nails, Claws And Beaks, Unworked Or Simply – Prepared But Not Cut To Shape; Powder And – Waste Of These Products – Other : Hoof Meal | 05079010 | Nil | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather | Tanned Or Crust Hides And Skins Of Bovine (Including Buffalo) Or Equine Animals, Without Hair On, Whether Or Not Split, But Not Further Prepared – In The Dry State (Crust): Full Grains, Unsplit; Grain Splits | 41044100 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted | Mens Or Boys Underpants, Briefs, Nightshirts, Pyjamas, Bathrobes, Dressing Gowns And Similar Articles, Knitted Or Crocheted – Other :Of Other Textile Materials : Of Wool Or Fine Animal Hair | 61079920 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal | Other Articles Of Cutlery (For Example, Hair Clippers, Butchers Or Kitchen Cleavers, Choppers And Mincing Knives, Paper Knives); Manicure Or Pedicure Sets And Instruments (Including Nail Files) – Manicure Or Pedicure Sets And Instruments (Including Nail F | 82142090 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017 | – |
| Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | Preparations For Use On The Hair Other: Other | 33059090 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
| Man-made staple fibres | Other Woven Fabrics Of Synthetic Staple Fibres – Of Polyester Staple Fibres : Mixed Mainly Or Solely With Wool Or Fine Animal Hair : Other | 55151390 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Clocks and watches and parts thereof | Other Clock Or Watch Parts Springs, Including Hair-Springs:For Watches | 91141010 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – |
| Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles | Electric Instantaneous Or Storage Water Heaters And Immersion Heaters; Electric Space Heating Apparatus And Soil Heating Apparatus; Electrothermic Hair-Dressing Apparatus (For Example, Hair Dryers, Hair Curlers, Curling Tong Heaters) And Hand Dryers; Elec | 85167910 | 18% | – | 27/07/2018 27/07/2018 | – |
When you’re dealing with products, especially in the world of Goods and Services Tax (GST), understanding the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code is crucial. It helps classify goods systematically for taxation and trade. While the term “hair straightener” might seem straightforward, its exact HSN classification within the vast system can sometimes be a point of inquiry.
Based on the classifications available, an electric hair straightener falls under the broader category of “Electrothermic Hair-Dressing Apparatus.” This section specifically covers electrical appliances designed for hair styling. The HSN code associated with such items is 85167910. This code specifically identifies “Electrothermic Hair-Dressing Apparatus (For Example, Hair Dryers, Hair Curlers, Curling Tong Heaters) And Hand Dryers; Electric Heating Resistors, Other Than Those Of Heading 8545.”
For items falling under HSN code 85167910, the GST rate is 18%. This rate has been effective since July 27, 2018, with a rate revision on the same date. This classification ensures consistency in taxation across various electrical hair styling tools.
It’s important for businesses, importers, and consumers to be aware of these codes and rates. Accurate classification not only ensures compliance with tax regulations but also facilitates smoother trade and clearer understanding of product categories. So, the next time you pick up an electric hair straightener, you’ll know it’s likely part of the 85167910 family, subject to an 18% GST.
The HSN code for an electrical hair straightener typically falls under 85167910, which covers “Electrothermic Hair-Dressing Apparatus.”
The GST rate for hair straighteners (HSN 85167910) is 18%.
The 18% GST rate for this category became effective on July 27, 2018.
An HSN code is important for the systematic classification of goods, which helps in taxation, customs, and international trade.
HSN stands for Harmonized System of Nomenclature.
Chapter 85 broadly covers “Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.”
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