HSN Codes for Soap & Detergents
Soap, detergents & cleaning preparations — HSN codes with applicable GST rates for 2026.
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Chapter 34 covers soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and cleaning preparations, lubricating preparations, waxes and polishes. Manufacturers and traders of soaps, detergents and cleaning products bill using these codes.
Bathing soap and most cleaning preparations attract GST in the 5% to 18% range depending on the exact product. Detergents and industrial cleaning preparations generally sit at 18%. Match the specific product in the table to apply the right rate.
Look up your soap or detergent product below for the correct HSN code and GST rate.
HSN Codes & GST Rates
| HSN Code | Description | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3401 | Toilet Soap (other than industrial soap) in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes | 5% |
| 3401 | Chapter 34 item - Refer to GST tariff schedule | 18% |
| 3402 | Sulphonated castor oil, fish oil or sperm oil | 5% |
| 3402 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface- active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 [other than... | 18% |
| 3403 | Lubricating preparations (including cutting-oil preparations, bolt or nut release preparations, anti-rust or anti-corrosion preparations and mould release preparations, based on lubricants) and preparations of a kind used for the oil or grease... | 18% |
| 3404 | Artificial waxes and prepared waxes | 18% |
| 3405 | Polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal, scouring pastes and powders and similar preparations (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics or cellular rubber,... | 18% |
| 3406 | Candles, tapers and the like | 5% |
| 3407 | Modelling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement; Preparations known as ―dental wax‖ or as ―dental impression compounds‖, put up in sets, in packings for retail sale or in plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks or similar forms; other... | 18% |
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What is the GST rate on soap and detergent?
Soaps and detergents are generally taxed at 18%, though certain products fall at 5%. Confirm the exact figure for your item from the rate column.
Which HSN code applies to washing powder?
Washing and cleaning preparations, including detergent powders, fall under heading 3402. Select the matching sub-heading for your product.
How many digits of the HSN code do I need to put on my invoice?
It depends on your aggregate annual turnover. Businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore must quote at least a 4-digit HSN code (a 2-digit code is allowed for B2C supplies below the threshold), while those above ₹5 crore must quote a 6-digit code. Many businesses use the full 8-digit code to be safe. SAC codes for services follow the same digit logic.
Published/updated July 2026. This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. GST rates and HSN/SAC classifications change frequently through government notifications. RaiseBill and Pardeep Jha & Associates accept no liability for any loss arising from reliance on this data — for binding classification and current rates, refer to the CBIC-GST portal or consult a qualified Chartered Accountant.