Detergent HSN Code 3402 and GST Rate
Washing powder, liquid detergent, dishwash liquid and other surface active cleaning preparations.
- HSN code
- 3402
- GST rate
- 18%
- Chapter
- 34: Soaps and waxes
- Before 22 Sep 2025
- No change
What is the HSN code for detergent?
Detergent falls under HSN 3402, in chapter 34 (Soaps and waxes).
Detergent powders, liquids and cleaners are heading 3402 at 18%. Toilet soap bars for personal use moved to 5% on 22 September 2025, so a shop that sells both must keep them on separate invoice lines. Floor cleaners with disinfectant claims may fall in 380894, also at 18%.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 340231 | Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids (LABSA) |
| 340250 | Washing and cleaning preparations put up for retail sale |
| 340290 | Other washing and cleaning preparations |
GST rate on detergent
The GST rate on detergent is 18%. 18% on detergents and cleaning preparations. Toilet soap bars and cakes (3401) are 5% since 22 September 2025, but detergent bars and industrial soap stay at 18%.
| GST rate | Within a state | Between states |
|---|---|---|
| 18% | CGST 9% + SGST 9% | IGST 18% |
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 | 3402 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 340231, 340250, 340290 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 34 |
Sample GST invoice line for detergent
Here is how a line for detergent looks on a tax invoice within one state: 100 × pack of 1 kg at Rs 110.00 each, taxed at 18%. The figures are an example, not a market price.
| Item | HSN | Qty | Rate (Rs) | Taxable (Rs) | CGST (Rs) | SGST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detergent | 3402 | 100 × pack of 1 kg | 110.00 | 11,000.00 | 990.00 | 990.00 | 12,980.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 1,980.00 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 34 at a glance
Chapter 34 (Soaps and waxes) covers: Soap, detergents, lubricating preparations, waxes, polishes and candles.
Related HSN codes
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with detergent:
Frequently asked questions
What is the HSN code for detergent?
Detergent falls under HSN 3402: washing powder, liquid detergent, dishwash liquid and other surface active cleaning preparations. Common 6 digit codes are 340231 for linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids (LABSA) and 340250 for washing and cleaning preparations put up for retail sale.
What is the GST rate on detergent?
18% on detergents and cleaning preparations. Toilet soap bars and cakes (3401) are 5% since 22 September 2025, but detergent bars and industrial soap stay at 18%.
How many digits of the detergent 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 3402 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 340231, 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.