Shampoo HSN Code 3305 and GST Rate
Shampoos and other hair care preparations.
- HSN code
- 3305
- GST rate
- 5%
- Chapter
- 33: Perfumes and cosmetics
- Before 22 Sep 2025
- 18%
What is the HSN code for shampoo?
Shampoo falls under HSN 3305, in chapter 33 (Perfumes and cosmetics).
Shampoo is subheading 330510. GST 2.0 cut shampoo and hair oil from 18% to 5%, while the other hair preparations of heading 3305, such as straightening creams, hair sprays and hair dyes, are not part of that cut. Medicated shampoos sold as cosmetics stay in 3305.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 330510 | Shampoos |
| 330520 | Preparations for permanent waving or straightening |
| 330530 | Hair lacquers |
| 330590 | Other hair preparations (hair oil, conditioner) |
GST rate on shampoo
The GST rate on shampoo is 5%. Before 22 September 2025 it was 18%.
| 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 | 3305 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 330510, 330520, 330530 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 33 |
Sample GST invoice line for shampoo
Here is how a line for shampoo looks on a tax invoice within one state: 100 × bottle at Rs 180.00 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | 3305 | 100 × bottle | 180.00 | 18,000.00 | 450.00 | 450.00 | 18,900.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 900.00 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 33 at a glance
Chapter 33 (Perfumes and cosmetics) covers: Essential oils, perfumes, make up, hair care, oral care and other toilet preparations.
Other pages in chapter 33
Related HSN codes
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with shampoo:
Frequently asked questions
What is the HSN code for shampoo?
Shampoo falls under HSN 3305: shampoos and other hair care preparations. Common 6 digit codes are 330510 for shampoos and 330520 for preparations for permanent waving or straightening.
What is the GST rate on shampoo?
5%: CGST 2.5% plus SGST 2.5% on a sale within a state, or IGST 5% on a sale between states. It was 18% until 21 September 2025.
How many digits of the shampoo 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 3305 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 330510, 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.