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# HSN code finder with GST rate

Type an item or a code to find its HSN or SAC code and the GST rate in force since 22 September 2025. The list covers 31 common shop items and services (22 goods, 9 services) whose current rate is clear. It is a quick check, not the full schedule: for anything else, use the official rate finder linked below.

## Search HSN and SAC codes

| HSN / SAC | Goods or service | GST rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1006 | Rice, loose (not pre-packaged and labelled) | 0% |
| 0401 | Milk (fresh, pasteurised or UHT) | 0% |
| 4820 | Exercise books and notebooks | 0% |
| 0405 | Butter, ghee and dairy spreads | 5% |
| 1905 | Biscuits, cakes and pastries | 5% |
| 2106 | Namkeen, bhujia and mixture | 5% |
| 3305 | Shampoo and hair oil | 5% |
| 3306 | Toothpaste and tooth powder | 5% |
| 3401 | Toilet soap bars | 5% |
| 3004 | Medicines packed for retail sale (some life-saving drugs are nil-rated) | 5% |
| 9018 | Medical, surgical and dental instruments | 5% |
| 6109 | T-shirts and vests, knitted | 5% up to ₹2,500 a piece, 18% above |
| 6203 | Men's suits, jackets and trousers | 5% up to ₹2,500 a piece, 18% above |
| 6403 | Footwear with leather uppers | 5% up to ₹2,500 a pair, 18% above |
| 2523 | Cement | 18% |
| 7326 | Other articles of iron or steel | 18% |
| 8415 | Air conditioners | 18% |
| 8471 | Computers, laptops and their units | 18% |
| 8504 | Mobile chargers, adapters and transformers | 18% |
| 8517 | Mobile phones and telecom equipment | 18% |
| 8708 | Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 18% |
| 2202 | Aerated drinks and drinks with added sugar or sweetener | 40% |
| 9963 | Restaurant service (standalone restaurant) | 5% |
| 9963 | Hotel rooms up to ₹7,500 a night | 5% |
| 9972 | Renting of commercial property | 18% |
| 9982 | Legal, accounting and bookkeeping services | 18% |
| 9983 | IT, software and website development services | 18% |
| 9984 | Telecom and internet services | 18% |
| 9985 | Advertising and other business support services | 18% |
| 9967 | Warehousing and storage (other than farm produce) | 18% |
| 9992 | Private coaching and training (not a school or recognised college) | 18% |

Rates checked on 4 October 2026. You can also type everyday words such as chawal, sabun or chappal.

## How many HSN digits you need

| Turnover in the last financial year | Bills to registered businesses | Bills to consumers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to ₹5 crore | 4 digits | Optional |
| Above ₹5 crore | 6 digits | 6 digits |

The list above gives 4-digit codes. If you need 6 or 8 digits, look up the full code for your item on the GST portal.

## HSN vs SAC

HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) codes classify goods; SAC (Services Accounting Code) codes classify services and always start with 99. A shop selling goods uses HSN on its bills; a repair shop or a consultant uses SAC for the service. A bill can have both, one per line. See the [GST bill format](https://billbabu.com/formats/gst-bill-format) for where the code goes.

## Common kirana, hardware and garment codes

Kirana: rice (1006), milk (0401), ghee and butter (0405), biscuits (1905), namkeen (2106), soap (3401) and toothpaste (3306). Hardware: cement (2523) and articles of iron or steel (7326). Garments and footwear: T-shirts (6109), suits and trousers (6203) and leather footwear (6403), at 5% up to ₹2,500 a piece and 18% above. Search any of them in the box above for its rate. Running a general store? See the [billing app for kirana stores](https://billbabu.com/billing-software-for-kirana-store), where each item keeps its HSN code and GST rate.

## Where to confirm a rate

Before you bill an item you are not sure about, check it on the [CBIC GST rate finder](https://cbic-gst.gov.in/gst-goods-services-rates.html) or the [HSN and SAC search on the GST portal](https://services.gst.gov.in/services/searchhsnsac), or ask your CA. Rates can depend on the price, the packing or how the item is used, and this list does not cover every case. More on finding a code: [how to find the HSN code](https://billbabu.com/blog/how-to-find-hsn-code-products-guide).

## FAQ

**How many digits of the HSN code do I need on a bill?**

If your turnover in the last financial year was up to ₹5 crore, 4 digits on bills to registered customers (optional on bills to consumers). Above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on every bill.

**What is the difference between HSN and SAC?**

HSN codes are for goods and SAC codes are for services. Services codes start with 99, for example 9983 for IT and software services.

**Why is my item not in the list?**

The list covers common shop items whose current rate is clear. For anything else, search the CBIC GST rate finder or ask your CA. Rates can depend on price, packing or use.

**Is the GST rate decided by the HSN code alone?**

Mostly, but not always. Clothes and footwear depend on the price per piece, and some foods depend on whether they are pre-packaged and labelled. Check the conditions in the rate notification.

## Related

- [GST calculator Work out CGST + SGST or IGST on any amount.](https://billbabu.com/tools/gst-calculator)
- [Free GST invoice generator Put the item and its HSN code on a GST bill.](https://billbabu.com/invoice-generator-india)
- [GST rates and HSN codes The slabs and what falls in each.](https://billbabu.com/blog/gst-rates-india-hsn-code-list-tax-slabs)
- [All free GST tools Quotation maker, GSTIN format check and more.](https://billbabu.com/tools)

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