HSN Code Finder & SAC Search for GST
Search across goods (HSN) and services (SAC) codes to identify the applicable GST 2.0 rate (0%, 5%, 18%, 40%) and invoice digit requirements under CBIC compliance rules.
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Instant search across goods (HSN) and services (SAC) with GST 2.0 tax slabs.
Computers, Laptops & Microprocessors
Automatic data processing machines, portable digital computers, laptops, notebooks, tablets, and magnetic or optical readers.
Smartphones & Telephony Equipment
Smartphones, mobile phones, base stations, wireless network routers, modems, and apparatus for transmission of voice or data.
Monitors, Projectors & Television Sets
Computer display monitors, video projectors, and smart television reception apparatus.
Printers, Scanners & Photocopying Machines
Multifunction laser/inkjet printers, commercial offset printing presses, and digital flatbed scanners.
Solid State Disks (SSDs) & USB Storage
Discs, solid-state non-volatile storage devices (SSD), smart cards, and flash memory drives.
Semiconductors & Solar Photovoltaic Cells
Diodes, transistors, semiconductor devices, and assembled solar photovoltaic cells/modules.
Power Adapters, Inverters & Transformers
Electrical transformers, static converters (UPS, inverters, power adapters), and inductors.
Microphones, Headphones & Loudspeakers
Microphones, wireless headphones, earphones, amplifiers, and audio speaker systems.
Information Technology (IT) Design & Development
Custom software development, application programming, web application architecture, and code design services.
IT Infrastructure & Network Management
Network provisioning, server administration, cybersecurity monitoring, and infrastructure management.
Web Hosting, Cloud Services & Domain Registration
Cloud hosting services, data storage, server virtualization, domain registry, and online database processing.
IT Consulting & Technology Advisory Services
Systems analysis, strategic technology consulting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) planning, and digital transformation.
Maintenance & Technical Support for Software
Annual maintenance contracts (AMC), bug fixes, technical helpdesk, and ongoing software support.
Digital Advertising & Marketing Services
Online media buying, social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), campaign creative design, and ad placement.
Commercial Photography & Videography
Product photography, event photo shooting, aerial drone videography, and image editing services.
Men's & Boys' Suits, Jackets, Trousers & Shirts (Woven)
Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, and breeches of woven fabric.
Women's & Girls' Suits, Dresses, Skirts & Trousers
Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, and shorts of woven fabric.
T-Shirts, Singlets & Vests (Knitted/Crocheted)
Knitted or crocheted cotton or synthetic T-shirts, athletic singlets, tank tops, and undershirts.
Woven Fabrics of Cotton (Powerloom / Mill)
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m².
Woven Fabrics of Silk or Silk Waste
Woven pure silk fabrics, mulberry silk fabrics, and handloom silk material.
Footwear with Outer Soles of Rubber/Leather (Uppers of Leather)
Formal leather shoes, boots, dress loafers, and footwear featuring leather uppers with rubber or leather soles.
Sports Footwear & Casual Shoes (Rubber/Plastics)
Athletic running shoes, sneakers, tennis footwear, rubber slippers, and flip-flops.
Fresh Potatoes & Unprocessed Vegetables
Fresh or chilled potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fresh green agricultural produce, not frozen or processed.
Fresh Apples, Pears & Quinces
Fresh apples, pears, and quinces harvested and distributed without packaging/processing.
Rice (Basmati, Non-Basmati, Husked or Milled)
Pre-packaged and labeled rice varieties (Basmati, non-Basmati, brown rice, broken rice).
Wheat and Meslin (Packaged & Labeled)
Durum wheat, seed wheat, and packaged whole grain wheat for human consumption.
Fresh Pasteurized Milk (Unconcentrated, Non-Sweetened)
Fresh dairy milk, pasteurized whole milk, skimmed milk, and tonned milk without added sugar.
Milk Powder & Condensed Milk
Dairy milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, including skimmed milk powder.
Butter, Dairy Spreads & Ghee
Pure desi ghee, dairy butter, anhydrous milk fat, and dairy-based bread spreads.
Palm Oil & Refined Edible Vegetable Oils
Refined palm oil, sunflower oil, mustard oil, soybean oil, and groundnut edible cooking oils.
Tea (Black, Green, Flavoured)
Manufactured black tea, green tea, CTC tea, orthodox tea leaves, and tea bags.
Coffee Beans, Roasted & Ground Coffee
Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated, coffee husks and skins, and coffee substitutes.
Chocolates & Cocoa Confectionery
Chocolate slabs, candy bars, cocoa preparations, and chocolate confectionery.
Biscuits, Cookies, Bread & Bakery Pastries
Sweet biscuits, cookies, rusks, toasted bread, waffles, cakes, and pastry creations.
Motor Cars & Passenger Automobiles (Internal Combustion)
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, sedans, SUVs, and luxury hatchbacks.
Electric Vehicles (EV Cars & Scooters)
Pure battery electric passenger cars, electric scooters, and plug-in electric transport vehicles.
Motorcycles & Scooters (Engine capacity ≤ 350cc)
Motorcycles, mopeds, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with engine capacity up to 350cc.
Commercial Trucks & Motor Vehicles for Transport of Goods
Lorries, trucks, dumper trucks, commercial delivery vans, and heavy goods haulage vehicles.
Automotive Parts & Accessories
Brakes, gearboxes, axles, road wheels, suspension shock-absorbers, radiators, and vehicle exhaust systems.
Road Freight Transport by Goods Transport Agency (GTA)
Freight forwarding, transport of cargo by trucks, trailers, and road haulage by registered Goods Transport Agencies (GTA).
Passenger Taxi & Ride-Hailing Cab Services
Local passenger transport by metered taxis, ride-hailing app aggregators, auto-rickshaws, and chauffeur-driven rental cars.
Courier & Express Parcel Delivery Services
Domestic and international parcel collection, rapid courier delivery, and express document shipment services.
Formulation Medicines, Tablets, Syrups & Injections
Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, in measured doses (tablets, capsules, syrups).
Human Blood, Vaccines & Immunological Sera
Human blood, life-saving vaccines for human medicine, antisera, and biotechnology therapeutic cultures.
Medical, Surgical & Dental Diagnostic Equipment
Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary sciences, including electro-diagnostic apparatus.
Orthopedic Appliances, Hearing Aids & Artificial Joints
Orthopedic appliances, crutches, surgical belts, hearing aids, and artificial heart valves or joints.
Inpatient Hospital Healthcare Services
Hospital clinical care, nursing home inpatient accommodations, surgery, ICU care, and medical treatment by authorized healthcare centers.
Medical Practitioner & Diagnostic Pathology Services
Consultation by doctors, medical specialists, diagnostic pathology tests, X-ray scanning, and blood tests.
Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement & Slag Cement
Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, and hydraulic cements, whether or not colored or in the form of clinkers.
TMT Steel Bars, Rods & Rebars for Reinforcement
Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded (TMT bars).
Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiles (Vitrified, Glazed)
Unglazed and glazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, vitrified flooring tiles, and mosaic cubes.
Paints, Enamels & Varnishes
Paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in non-aqueous medium.
Construction Services of Commercial Buildings
General construction of commercial office complexes, shopping malls, industrial factories, and civil engineering infrastructure.
Architectural & Building Planning Services
Architectural design, structural blueprint development, building restoration planning, and interior architecture consultancy.
Leasing or Rental of Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate rental, office leasing, retail shop tenancy, and commercial warehouse space rentals.
Restaurant Services (Standalone / Non-AC or AC without Alcohol)
Food and beverage dining service supplied by standalone restaurants, eating joints, takeaway eateries, and cloud kitchens.
Outdoor Catering & Event Banquet Dining
Supply of food and drink at weddings, corporate conventions, private banquets, and outdoor catered gatherings.
Hotel Room Accommodation (Tariff ≤ ₹7,500 per day)
Hotel room stay, resort accommodation, guest house lodging, and homestay accommodation priced up to ₹7,500 per room/night.
Luxury Hotel Room Accommodation (Tariff > ₹7,500 per day)
Hotel room lodging, presidential suites, and luxury villas with declared tariff exceeding ₹7,500 per unit per day.
Tour Operator & Holiday Package Services
Arranging and packaging domestic and international vacation itineraries, sightseeing excursions, and guided tourism.
Banking & Financial Transaction Processing
Bank account maintenance, wire transfer fees, ATM transaction charges, card interchange, and loan processing fees.
General Insurance & Health Insurance Policies
Underwriting and premium administration of motor insurance, mediclaim/health insurance, property fire insurance, and marine cargo policies.
Legal Advice & Representation Services (Corporate)
Corporate legal consultancy, contract drafting, trademark litigation, arbitration, and statutory compliance representation.
Accounting, Bookkeeping & Statutory Audit Services
Chartered accountant statutory audits, corporate bookkeeping, tax return filing assistance, and financial statement review.
Management Consulting & Corporate Advisory
Corporate organizational restructuring, mergers & acquisitions advisory, supply chain optimization, and business planning.
Aerated Waters with Added Sugar & Caffeinated Energy Drinks
Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and caffeinated energy drinks.
Cigars, Cheroots, Cigarillos & Cigarettes of Tobacco
Cigarettes containing tobacco, filter cigarettes, bidis, and manufactured tobacco smoking products.
Pan Masala & Gutkha Preparations
Pan masala with or without tobacco contents, betel nut preparations, and flavored gutkha items.
Yachts & Vessels for Pleasure or Sports
Luxury motor yachts, sailboats, speedboats, personal watercraft, and pleasure vessels.
Gambling, Casino & Online Real-Money Gaming Services
Licensing, betting services, casino table wagering, racecourse betting, and online real-money gaming platforms.
Understanding HSN and SAC Codes for GST Compliance
Every business registered under the Goods and Services Tax in India must accurately classify the items they supply. Choosing the correct hsn code for gst determines the statutory tax slab, prevents tax dispute notices, and ensures smooth credit flow across your supply chain.
Harmonized System of Nomenclature (Goods)
HSN is an internationally standardized system of numbers maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) to classify over 5,000 commodity groups. India adopted this 8-digit architecture to systematically index all manufactured, agricultural, and mineral goods.
- • First 2 digits: Chapter under Customs Tariff
- • First 4 digits: Heading for the commodity family
- • 6 digits: International WCO subheading
- • 8 digits: Deep national tariff item line
Services Accounting Code (Services)
Services Accounting Codes are distinct 6-digit classification codes devised by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) specifically for intangible services, professional consultancy, construction, and hospitality.
- • Starting digits '99': Standard identifier for all services
- • Middle 2 digits: Broad category (e.g. 9983 for Professional Services)
- • Last 2 digits: Specific service specialization (e.g. 998314 for IT software)
CBIC Turnover-Based Digit Rules for Invoices
Per CBIC Notification No. 78/2020-Central Tax, the minimum number of digits required on tax invoices depends on your aggregate annual turnover in the preceding financial year:
| Annual Aggregate Turnover | B2B Supplies | B2C Supplies | Import & Export |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹5.00 Crore | 4 Digits Minimum | Optional (Recommended) | 8 Digits Mandatory |
| Exceeding ₹5.00 Crore | 6 Digits Minimum | 6 Digits Minimum | 8 Digits Mandatory |
How to Find the Right Code for Your Product or Service
When carrying out an hsn code search, classification mistakes frequently occur when generic trade names are mixed with statutory tariff headings. Follow this four-step method to locate your correct code with confidence:
Goods or Services?
Identify whether the transaction represents physical merchandise (HSN Chapters 01–98) or an intangible performance (SAC starting with 99).
Core Functionality
Classify items by their essential character and material composition (e.g. cotton vs silk, or software design vs IT hosting).
Check Chapter Notes
Review specific exclusions in tariff Chapter notes to confirm if composite supplies or packaged variants have separate subheadings.
Confirm GST 2.0 Rate
Map the identified code to its current GST rate slab (0%, 5%, 18%, or 40%) before drafting quotes or raising tax invoices.
Frequently Asked Questions about HSN & SAC Codes
Straightforward answers to common confusion points regarding code selection, tax rates, and invoice rules.
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are used exclusively for tangible goods and physical commodities, while SAC (Services Accounting Code) codes are used to categorize intangible services. Under the Indian indirect tax framework, all SAC codes begin with the digits '99' (such as 9983 for IT and software consulting), whereas HSN codes use Chapters 01 through 98 based on the global tariff nomenclature established by the World Customs Organization (WCO).