HSN code is mandatory for businesses with an annual turnover of Rs. 1.5 crore or more. For turnovers ranging between Rs. 1.5 crore and Rs. 5 crore a 2-digit HSN code is required, for more than Rs. 5 crore a 4-digit HSN code is required, and for import/export an 8-digit HSN code is required.
Under GST, the HSN codes are meant for most of the business entities. They need to mention two-, four-, or eight-digit HSN codes for their products, by their turnover for the previous year and the nature of the transaction.
Less than Rs 1.5 crores – (No HSN code required)
Between Rs 1.5 crores and Rs 5 crores – (Two-digit HSN codes)
Above Rs 5 crores – (Four-digit HSN codes)
HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) is an internationally accepted product coding system. In India, HSN coding is currently used under Excise, Customs, and state Value Added Tax (VAT) laws and is now also proposed to be used under Goods and Services Tax (GST) law, for classification of products/goods.
Codes under GST
Under GST law, the HSN code to be used by a taxpayer for classification of goods will be based on the taxpayer’s turnover. The HSN code needs to be declared on the tax invoice and also to be reported while filing the GST returns.
The HSN codes for mandatory mapping/classification of goods that need to be used by a taxpayer are as follows;
>Taxpayers whose turnover is Rs. 5 crore and above shall use 4 digit HSN code,
>Taxpayers whose turnover is above Rs. 1.5 crore but below Rs. 5 crore shall use 2 digit HSN code,
>Taxpayers whose turnover is below Rs. 1.5 crore are not required to mention HSN code in their invoices.
>The draft list of HSN codes released and available in the public domain can be assessed on the government GST website.
>Under the GST laws, the services will be classified as per the Services Accounting Code(s) (SAC).
2-digit HSN code for goods
The taxpayers with turnover between Rs. 1.5 crore and Rs. 5 crore in the preceding financial year, need to specify HSN codes only at 2-digit chapter level as an optional exercise for the first year of GST operations. From the second year of GST operations, mentioning 2-digit chapter level HSN code will be mandatory for all taxpayers with turnover between Rs. 1.5 crore and Rs. 5 crore in the previous financial year.
4-digit HSN code for goods
HSN code of 4 digits will be mandatory for taxpayers having turnover more than Rs. 5 crore in the preceding financial year. Turnover will be considered on the basis of taxpayer’s self-declaration for the first year. After completing the first year under GST, the turnover for the previous year will be considered for determining the use of 4-digit HSN codes.
8-digit HSN code for export and import of goods
HSN codes of 8 digits are mandatory in case of export and imports of goods.
Primary benefit of HSN codes
When goods and offerings are recognised via their specific HSN codes, which are globally acceptable, the identification of goods becomes easy, and resultantly possibilities of misinterpretation tend to reduce. While filing GST returns online, HSN code in respect of the supply of goods and Services Accounting Code in respect of the supply of services will have to be uploaded, and there will be no need for entering the description of the goods or services while filing GST returns.
If you are new to selling online, please click here to register yourself and explore the opportunities. You can also read more about how GST works.
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code is a globally accepted system for classifying goods for taxation and other purposes. In India, businesses that are registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) must enroll for an HSN code.
The HSN code is a 6-digit code that businesses need to use while filing their GST returns. The code helps in the proper identification of goods and enables the government to levy the appropriate tax.
A taxpayer must enroll for an HSN code at the time of GST registration. If a business is not registered under GST, it does not require an HSN code. However, if the business turnover exceeds the threshold limit for GST registration, the business must obtain an HSN code.
In summary, a taxpayer should enroll for an HSN code at the time of GST registration or if their turnover exceeds the threshold limit for GST registration.
HSN code is mandatory for businesses with an annual turnover of Rs. 1.5 crore or more. For turnovers ranging between Rs. 1.5 crore and Rs. 5 crore a 2-digit HSN code is required, for more than Rs. 5 crore a 4-digit HSN code is required, and for import/export an 8-digit HSN code is required.
Under GST, the HSN codes are meant for most of the business entities. They need to mention two-, four-, or eight-digit HSN codes for their products, by their turnover for the previous year and the nature of the transaction.
Less than Rs 1.5 crores – (No HSN code required)
Between Rs 1.5 crores and Rs 5 crores – (Two-digit HSN codes)
Above Rs 5 crores – (Four-digit HSN codes)
HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) is an internationally accepted product coding system. In India, HSN coding is currently used under Excise, Customs, and state Value Added Tax (VAT) laws and is now also proposed to be used under Goods and Services Tax (GST) law, for classification of products/goods.
Codes under GST
Under GST law, the HSN code to be used by a taxpayer for classification of goods will be based on the taxpayer’s turnover. The HSN code needs to be declared on the tax invoice and also to be reported while filing the GST returns.
The HSN codes for mandatory mapping/classification of goods that need to be used by a taxpayer are as follows;
>Taxpayers whose turnover is Rs. 5 crore and above shall use 4 digit HSN code,
>Taxpayers whose turnover is above Rs. 1.5 crore but below Rs. 5 crore shall use 2 digit HSN code,
>Taxpayers whose turnover is below Rs. 1.5 crore are not required to mention HSN code in their invoices.
>The draft list of HSN codes released and available in the public domain can be assessed on the government GST website.
>Under the GST laws, the services will be classified as per the Services Accounting Code(s) (SAC).
2-digit HSN code for goods
The taxpayers with turnover between Rs. 1.5 crore and Rs. 5 crore in the preceding financial year, need to specify HSN codes only at 2-digit chapter level as an optional exercise for the first year of GST operations. From the second year of GST operations, mentioning 2-digit chapter level HSN code will be mandatory for all taxpayers with turnover between Rs. 1.5 crore and Rs. 5 crore in the previous financial year.
4-digit HSN code for goods
HSN code of 4 digits will be mandatory for taxpayers having turnover more than Rs. 5 crore in the preceding financial year. Turnover will be considered on the basis of taxpayer’s self-declaration for the first year. After completing the first year under GST, the turnover for the previous year will be considered for determining the use of 4-digit HSN codes.
8-digit HSN code for export and import of goods
HSN codes of 8 digits are mandatory in case of export and imports of goods.
Primary benefit of HSN codes
When goods and offerings are recognised via their specific HSN codes, which are globally acceptable, the identification of goods becomes easy, and resultantly possibilities of misinterpretation tend to reduce. While filing GST returns online, HSN code in respect of the supply of goods and Services Accounting Code in respect of the supply of services will have to be uploaded, and there will be no need for entering the description of the goods or services while filing GST returns.
If you are new to selling online, please click here to register yourself and explore the opportunities. You can also read more about how GST works.
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code is a globally accepted system for classifying goods for taxation and other purposes. In India, businesses that are registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) must enroll for an HSN code.
The HSN code is a 6-digit code that businesses need to use while filing their GST returns. The code helps in the proper identification of goods and enables the government to levy the appropriate tax.
A taxpayer must enroll for an HSN code at the time of GST registration. If a business is not registered under GST, it does not require an HSN code. However, if the business turnover exceeds the threshold limit for GST registration, the business must obtain an HSN code.
In summary, a taxpayer should enroll for an HSN code at the time of GST registration or if their turnover exceeds the threshold limit for GST registration.