The full form of HSN Code is Harmonized System of Nomenclature. It was introduced in 1988 by the World Customs Organization (WCO). It is a 6-digit code that separates different products. India has been using HSN codes since 1986 to separate Customs and Central Excise goods. Currently, HSN codes apply to Customs and GST. Codes derived from Customs tariffs are also used for GST purposes.
The current HSN code contains 21 sections. These are divided into 99 chapters divided into 1244 sections. This program helps to make GST easier and more universally accepted. HSN codes for six-digit goods are common worldwide. Standard HSN codes apply to Customs and GST. Codes deducted from Customs tariffs are used for GST purposes. For tax purposes, the HS code is determined by subject (4 HS digits), sub-title (6 HS digits) and tax items (8 digits).
The current HSN Code 34013012 relates to SOAP; ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE PRODUCTS AND PREPARATIONS FOR USE AS SOAP, IN THE FORM OF BARS,CAKES, MOULDED PIECES OR SHAPES, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING SOAP; ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE PRODUCTS AND PREPARATIONS FOR WASHING THE SKIN, IN THE FORM OF LIQUID OR CREAM AND PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING SOAP; PAPER, WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS, IMPREGNATED, COATED OR COVERED WITH SOAP OR DETERGENT ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE PRODUCTS AND PREPARATIONS FOR WASHING THE SKIN, IN THE FORM OF LIQUID OR CREAM AND PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE,WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING SOAP : FOR TOILET USE (INCLUDING MEDICATED PRODUCTS): SHAVING CREAM AND SHAVING GEL.
| HSN Code | HSN Code Description |
|---|---|
| 34013012 | SOAP; ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE PRODUCTS AND PREPARATIONS FOR USE AS SOAP, IN THE FORM OF BARS,CAKES, MOULDED PIECES OR SHAPES, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING SOAP; ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE PRODUCTS AND PREPARATIONS FOR WASHING THE SKIN, IN THE FORM OF LIQUID OR CREAM AND PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING SOAP; PAPER, WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS, IMPREGNATED, COATED OR COVERED WITH SOAP OR DETERGENT ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE PRODUCTS AND PREPARATIONS FOR WASHING THE SKIN, IN THE FORM OF LIQUID OR CREAM AND PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE,WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING SOAP : FOR TOILET USE (INCLUDING MEDICATED PRODUCTS): SHAVING CREAM AND SHAVING GEL |