Diapers HSN Code 9619 and GST Rate
Baby diapers, napkin liners for babies and clinical diapers.
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- HSN code
- 9619
- GST rate
- 5%
- Chapter
- 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles
- Before 22 Sep 2025
- 12%
What is the HSN code for diapers?
Diapers falls under HSN 9619, in chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles).
Diapers share heading 9619 with sanitary pads. Baby diapers and clinical diapers were cut from 12% to 5% on 22 September 2025. Feeding bottles and their nipples were also moved to 5%.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 961900 | Napkins and napkin liners for babies and clinical diapers |
GST rate on diapers
The GST rate on diapers is 5%. Before 22 September 2025 it was 12%. 5% on napkins and napkin liners for babies and on clinical diapers (12% before 22 September 2025).
| GST rate | Within a state | Between states |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% | IGST 5% |
Compare other goods on the GST rates list.
Which HSN digits to write on your invoice
The number of digits depends on your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year.
| Turnover last year | Digits | Write |
|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs 5 crore | 4 on B2B invoices, optional on B2C | 9619 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 961900 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 96 |
Sample GST invoice line for diapers
Here is how a line for diapers looks on a tax invoice within one state: 50 × pack at Rs 520.00 each, taxed at 5%. The figures are an example, not a market price.
| Item | HSN | Qty | Rate (Rs) | Taxable (Rs) | CGST (Rs) | SGST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diapers | 9619 | 50 × pack | 520.00 | 26,000.00 | 650.00 | 650.00 | 27,300.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 1,300.00 instead of CGST and SGST. Make the full invoice with the GST invoice format: it fills in the tax split, round off and amount in words.
Chapter 96 at a glance
Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) covers: Brushes, pens, pencils, buttons, zips, combs, sanitary pads and diapers.
Other pages in chapter 96
Related HSN codes
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with diapers:
Questions fréquentes
What is the HSN code for diapers?
Diapers falls under HSN 9619: baby diapers, napkin liners for babies and clinical diapers. Common 6 digit codes are 961900 for napkins and napkin liners for babies and clinical diapers.
What is the GST rate on diapers?
5% on napkins and napkin liners for babies and on clinical diapers (12% before 22 September 2025).
How many digits of the diapers HSN code go on a GST invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to Rs 5 crore, write the 4 digit code 9619 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 961900, on every invoice. Shipping bills and bills of entry need the full 8 digit code from the Customs Tariff.
Rates checked on 13 October 2026 against the GST rate notifications in force (GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025). Descriptions are in our own words and are a guide, not a ruling: for a disputed or high value item, check the notification or ask your tax adviser.