HSN stands for Harmonized System of Nomenclature. It is an internationally recognized system to classify traded products. You can use our HSN code finder to perform an HSN search for any product in India. India uses an 8-digit HSN code for detailed classification under GST. Use our HSN search tool to find the correct code for your business.

The HSN code is used to determine the correct GST rate for a product. It ensures that the GST invoicing process is uniform and transparent across the country, minimizing the scope for errors.

You can perform an HSN code search online using our free HSN search tool. Our HSN Finder contains over 22,000 HSN and SAC codes, covering almost all goods and services traded in India, complete with the latest GST 2.0 rates for 2026. Simply enter the product name or code in our HSN code search bar.

SAC stands for Services Accounting Code. It is a classification system used for identifying and taxing services under the GST regime. While HSN codes are for goods, SAC codes are for services.

Yes, it is mandatory for businesses with a certain turnover to mention HSN/SAC codes on their invoices. The number of digits required depends on the turnover of the business.

As per the 56th GST Council meeting and CBIC Notification 09/2025-CT Rate, the GST 2.0 structure has 7 schedules: 0% (Nil/Exempt), 0.25% (Rough Diamonds - Schedule V), 1.5% (Cut & Polished Gems - Schedule VI), 3% (Gold/Silver/Jewellery - Schedule IV), 5% (Essentials & FMCG - Schedule I), 18% (Standard Rate - Schedule II), and 40% (Sin/Luxury Goods - Schedule III). The old 12% and 28% slabs have been largely phased out — items merged into 5% or 18%.

Many items that were at 28% now attract 18% GST: small cars (up to 1200cc petrol, 1500cc diesel), motorcycles up to 350cc, air conditioners, televisions, cement, refrigerators, and most manufactured products. Luxury cars, motorcycles above 350cc, and sin goods moved to 40%.

Several essentials moved from 18% to 5%: hair oil, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, dental floss, shaving cream, and other FMCG items. Medicines moved from 12% to 5%. Railway equipment moved from 12% to 5%. Medical devices and instruments also moved to 5%.

Gold, silver, platinum, and jewellery remain at 3% GST under Schedule IV of GST 2.0. This rate has not changed. Making charges on gold jewellery attract 5% GST. Rough diamonds attract 0.25% and cut & polished semi-precious stones attract 1.5%.

Aerated drinks, caffeinated beverages, and carbonated fruit drinks attract 40% GST under Schedule III of GST 2.0 (previously 28% + cess). Tobacco products like pan masala and cigarettes are also at 40% plus compensation cess.

Fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, cereals, unprocessed food items, 33 lifesaving drugs, individual health and life insurance, and petrol/diesel (outside GST) are nil rated or exempt under GST 2.0. Chapters 1-14 of HSN covering basic agricultural and food items are predominantly 0%.

Businesses with turnover up to Rs.5 crore need 4-digit HSN codes for B2B supplies. Those above Rs.5 crore must use 6-digit codes mandatorily. For exports and imports, 8-digit HSN codes are mandatory.

Cement attracts 5% GST under Schedule I of GST 2.0. Portland cement, aluminous cement, and other hydraulic cements (HSN Chapter 2523) are all at 5%. However, building bricks and tiles (HSN Chapter 69) attract 12% GST as per Notification 14/2025.