Hand wash HSN Code

GST rates and HSN code for Hand wash.

ChapterDescriptionHSN CodeRate (%)CESS (%)Effective DateRate Revision
Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metalHand Tools, The Following : Spades, Shovels, Mattocks, Picks, Hoes, Forks And Rakes; Axes, Bill Hooks And Similar Hewing Tools; Secateurs And Pruners Of Any Kind; Scythes, Sickles, Hay Knives, Hedge Shears, Timber Wedges And Other Tools Of A Kind Used In82013000Nil01/07/2017
Hand Saws; Blades For Saws Of All Kinds (Including Slitting, Slotting Or Toothless Saw Blades)- Circular Saw Blades (Including Slitting Or Slotting Saw Blades) : With Working Part Of Steel8202310018%01/07/2017
Hand Tools (Including Glaziers Diamonds), Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included; Blow Lamps; Vices; Clamps And The Like, Other Than Accessories For And Parts Of, Machine Tools; Anvils; Portable Forges; Hand– Or Pedal- Operated Grinding Wheels With Framework8205700018%01/07/2017
Hand Tools (Including Glaziers Diamonds), Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included; Blow Lamps; Vices; Clamps And The Like, Other Than Accessories For And Parts Of, Machine Tools; Anvils; Portable Forges; Hand– Or Pedal- Operated Grinding Wheels With Framework8205591018%01/07/2017
Interchangeable Tools For Hand Tools, Whether Or Not Power- Operated, Or For Machine- Tools (For Example, For Pressing, Stamping, Punching, Tapping, Threading, Drilling, Boring, Broaching, Milling, Turning Or Screw Driving), Including Dies For Drawing Or8207409018%01/07/2017
Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofTools For Working In The Hand, Pneumatic, Hydraulic Or With Self-Contained Electric Or Non-Electric Motor – Parts: Of Pneumatic Tools8467920018%01/07/2017
Knitting Machines, Stitch-Bonding Machines And Machines For Making Gimped Yarn, Tulle, Lace, Embroidery, Trimmings, Braid Or Net And Machines For Tufting – Circular Knitting Machines – With Cylinder Diameter Exceeding 165 Mm: Wool Knitting Machines: Hand8447121118%01/07/2017
Carpets and other textile floor coveringsCarpets And Other Textile Floor Coverings, Woven, Not Tufted Or Flocked, Whether Or Not Made Up, Including Kelem, Schumacks, Karamanie And Similar Hand – Woven Rugs – Other, Of Pile Construction, Not Made Up : Of Man – Made Textile Material : Carpets, Car5702321012%13/10/2017 1/07/2017
Carpets And Other Textile Floor Coverings, Woven, Not Tufted Or Flocked, Whether Or Not Made Up, Including Kelem, Schumacks, Karamanie And Similar Hand – Woven Rugs – Other, Not Of Pile Construction, Not Made Up : Of Other Textile Materials : Other5702599012%13/10/2017 1/07/2017
Carpets And Other Textile Floor Coverings, Woven, Not Tufted Or Flocked, Whether Or Not Made Up, Including Kelem, Schumacks, Karamanie And Similar Hand – Woven Rugs – Other, Of Pile Construction, Not Made Up : Of Man – Made Textile Material : Other5702329012%13/10/2017 1/07/2017
Carpets And Other Textile Floor Coverings, Woven, Not Tufted Or Flocked, Whether Or Not Made Up, Including Kelem, Schumacks, Karamanie And Similar Hand – Woven Rugs – Other, Not Of Pile Construction, Not Made Up : Of Man – Made Textile Materials : Mats An5702522012%13/10/2017 1/07/2017
Carpets And Other Textile Floor Coverings, Woven, Not Tufted Or Flocked, Whether Or Not Made Up, Including Kelem, Schumacks, Karamanie And Similar Hand – Woven Rugs – Other, Not Of Pile Construction, Made Up : Of Man – Made Textile Materials : Other5702929012%13/10/2017 1/07/2017
Carpets And Other Textile Floor Coverings, Woven, Not Tufted Or Flocked, Whether Or Not Made Up, Including Kelem, Schumacks, Karamanie And Similar Hand – Woven Rugs – Other, Not Of Pile Construction, Made Up : Of Other Textile Materials : Carpets And Othe5702991012%13/10/2017 1/07/2017
Miscellaneous manufactured articlesBrooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee960310005%01/07/2017
Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee9603309018%22/09/2017 1/07/2017
Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materialsMillstones, Grindstones, Grinding Wheels And The Like, Without Frameworks, For Grinding, Sharpening, Polishing, Trueing Or Cutting, Hand Sharpening Or Polishing Stones, And Parts Thereof, Of Natural Stone, Of Agglomerated Natural Or Artificial Abrasives,6804100018%01/07/2017
(waste and scrap) paper or paperboardHand-Made Paper And Paperboard48021012%01/07/2017
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesElectric 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; Elec8516791018%27/07/2018 27/07/2018
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereofDrawing, Marking-Out Or Mathematical Calculating Instruments (For Example, Drafting Machines, Pantographs, Protractors, Drawing Sets, Slide Rules, Disc Calculators); Instruments For Measuring Length, For Use In The Hand (For Example, Measuring Rods And T9017301018%01/07/2017
Works of art, collectors’ pieces and antiquesPaintings, Drawings And Pastels, Executed Entirely By Hand, Other Than Drawings Of Heading 4906 And Other Than Hand-Painted Or Hand-Decorated Manufactured Articles; Collages And Similar Decorative Plaques970112%01/07/2017

The HSN Code and GST Rate for Hand Wash

If you’re dealing with hand wash products in India—whether as a manufacturer, retailer, or wholesaler—understanding the HSN code and GST rate is essential for smooth business operations and tax compliance.

Find the HSN Code for Hand Wash

The correct classification for hand wash falls under miscellaneous manufactured articles, specifically the category for cleaning products such as brooms, brushes, mops, and similar items. While there are no direct entries listed in your provided data specifically for liquid hand wash, in practical GST classification and industry practice:

  • HSN Code for Liquid Hand Wash (Commonly Used): 3402 (Cleansing or surface-active preparations)
    (Note: This is widely accepted in the market, even though not in your shared dataset)

From your dataset, we can derive similar items like:

  • HSN Code 96033090 (which includes cleaning products like brushes and pads)
  • GST Rate for Related Items: 18%
  • Effective From: 01/07/2017

Understand GST Rate on Hand Wash

Here’s what you need to know about GST rates for hand wash:

  • Liquid hand wash is considered a cleaning agent, similar to soaps and detergents.
  • The applicable GST rate is 18%.
  • Products used for cleaning and hygiene typically fall under this category.
  • There is no cess applicable on hand wash products.

Check the GST Applicability for Hand Wash

  • If you’re dealing with branded or packaged hand wash, GST at 18% applies.
  • Even for bulk or commercial supply, the same rate is usually applicable.
  • Always consult your tax advisor or refer to the latest government notifications if there’s a rate revision or reclassification.

FAQs

What is the HSN code for liquid hand wash?

The commonly used HSN code for liquid hand wash is 3402.

What is the GST rate on hand wash in India?

The applicable GST rate for hand wash is 18%.

Is there any cess charged on hand wash products?

No, there is no cess applicable on hand wash.

Under which category does hand wash fall in the HSN system?

It falls under cleansing and surface-active agents, typically under chapter 34.

Does GST apply to both branded and unbranded hand wash?

Yes, GST at 18% applies to both, if sold in packaged or labeled form.

Is the GST rate the same for hand sanitizers and hand wash?

Yes, both generally attract 18% GST, though their HSN codes may differ.

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