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HSN Code 3401: Soap

Soap; organic surface-active products for use as soap, in bars, cakes or shaped pieces

GST Rate18%
CGST + SGST9% ×2
IGST18%

What does HSN Code 3401 cover?

Bathing and toilet soaps in bar, cake or moulded form.

Examples classified under HSN Code 3401

  • Bath soap bars
  • Toilet soap
  • Medicated soap

GST calculation for HSN Code 3401

At a 18% rate, the tax splits by where your customer is located:

  • Intra-state (same state): 9% CGST + 9% SGST = 18% total.
  • Inter-state (different states): 18% IGST.

For example, on a taxable value of ₹10,000 the GST works out to ₹1,800 — either as ₹900 CGST + ₹900 SGST, or ₹1,800 IGST. Use our free GST calculator to compute any amount instantly.

Where HSN Code 3401 goes on your invoice

The HSN code is a mandatory field on a GST-compliant invoice for most registered businesses, printed alongside the item description, quantity, taxable value and tax breakup. Our free GST invoice generator includes the HSN field and auto-calculates the CGST/SGST/IGST split for you.

Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN)

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is an internationally accepted system for classifying goods, adopted under GST to standardise tax rates across products.

Note: GST rates and classifications are revised periodically. This page reflects the common rate for HSN Code 3401; always confirm the current rate for your exact product/service on the official GST portal before invoicing.

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