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An HSN code (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) is the number that classifies a product for GST and customs in India. It comes from the international HS code of the World Customs Organization, which uses 6 digits; India adds 2 more for its customs tariff. Every GST invoice line for goods carries an HSN code, and every line for services carries a SAC code.
An HSN code reads from broad to narrow: each pair of digits narrows the product down. Cement is a good example.
| Digits | Level | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chapter | 25 | Salt, stone, earths, lime and cement |
| 4 | Heading | 2523 | Portland and other hydraulic cements |
| 6 | Subheading | 252329 | Other portland cement (grey OPC and PPC) |
| 8 | Tariff item | From the Customs Tariff | India's national split, used on shipping bills and bills of entry |
The first 6 digits are the same in every country that uses the HS, so the code on your commercial invoice matches what the buyer's customs office sees. For the global picture, see what an HS code is.
The number of digits depends on your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year (Notification 78/2020 Central Tax, in force since 1 April 2021).
| Turnover in the previous year | B2B invoices | B2C invoices |
|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs 5 crore | 4 digits | Optional |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 digits | 6 digits |
| Exports and imports | 8 digits on shipping bills and bills of entry | |
The finder shows the right number of digits for each result: pick your turnover band above the results.
Goods use HSN codes and services use SAC codes (Services Accounting Code). SAC codes all start with 99 and have 6 digits: freight by a transport agency, for example, is in group 9965, and restaurant service is 996331. The same 4 or 6 digit rule applies to SAC codes. The finder covers the services people ask about most, such as freight, courier, rent and works contract.
| Product | HSN or SAC | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Cement | 2523 | 18% |
| TMT bar | 7214 | 18% |
| Sand | 2505 | 5% |
| Mobile phone | 8517 | 18% |
| Garments | 61 and 62 | 5% or 18% |
| Medicine | 3004 | 5% |
| Rice | 1006 | Nil or 5% |
| Milk | 0401 | Nil |
| Freight | SAC 9965 | 5% or 18% |
| Restaurant | SAC 9963 | 5% |
The full list with every slab is on the GST rates page.
Sources and date. Rates are taken from the GST rate notifications in force on 13 October 2026: Notification 9/2025 Central Tax (Rate) and the related notifications that brought in GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 (summarised in the PIB release of the 56th GST Council meeting), and the official rate finder on cbic-gst.gov.in. Code descriptions are written in our own words; they are a guide, not a ruling. For a high value or disputed item, check the notification or ask your tax adviser.
HSN stands for Harmonised System of Nomenclature. It is the code that classifies goods for GST and customs in India, based on the 6 digit international HS code with 2 extra digits added for India's customs tariff.
Type the product name or the first digits of a code in the HSN code finder above. Check that the chapter fits your product, read the 6 digit subheadings on the product page and pick the one that matches.
Businesses with turnover up to Rs 5 crore in the previous year show 4 digits on B2B invoices and may skip it on B2C invoices. Above Rs 5 crore, 6 digits are needed on all invoices. Exports and imports use 8 digits.
HSN codes classify goods and SAC codes classify services. SAC codes start with 99, for example 9965 for goods transport and 9972 for rent.
Yes. Every result in the finder shows the current GST rate, and the rate before 22 September 2025 when GST 2.0 changed it. Rates that depend on price, pack or engine size are explained on the product page.
Yes. The finder, the product pages and the GST invoice format are free to use with no sign up.