Sanitary towels (pads), tampons and similar articles of any material.
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Sanitary Napkin falls under HSN 9619, in chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles).
Heading 9619 groups sanitary pads, tampons and diapers of any material. Sanitary napkins have been nil rated since July 2018. Baby diapers and clinical diapers share the heading but are taxed at 5%.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 961900 | Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies, and similar articles |
The GST rate on sanitary napkin is nil. Nil on sanitary towels and pads (nil since 27 July 2018). Baby diapers and clinical diapers of the same heading are 5%.
Compare other goods on the GST rates list.
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 |
Here is how a line for sanitary napkin looks on a tax invoice within one state: 100 × pack at Rs 40.00 each, with no GST due. The figures are an example, not a market price.
| Item | HSN | Qty | Rate (Rs) | Taxable (Rs) | CGST (Rs) | SGST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanitary Napkin | 9619 | 100 × pack | 40.00 | 4,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4,000.00 |
Make the full invoice with the GST invoice format: it fills in the tax split, round off and amount in words.
Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) covers: Brushes, pens, pencils, buttons, zips, combs, sanitary pads and diapers.
Other pages in chapter 96
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with sanitary napkin:
Sanitary Napkin falls under HSN 9619: sanitary towels (pads), tampons and similar articles of any material. Common 6 digit codes are 961900 for sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies, and similar articles.
Nil on sanitary towels and pads (nil since 27 July 2018). Baby diapers and clinical diapers of the same heading are 5%.
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.