What is the GST rate for HSN Code 3401?

The GST rate for HSN 3401 is 18%. Category: Personal Care.

HSN Code 3401: GST Rate 18% — Soap; organic surface-active products for use as soap —

3401

GST: 18%

Soap; organic surface-active products for use as soap — bar soap, hand wash, face wash, liquid soap

📦 Personal Care

📋 HSN Code Details

Field	Value
HSN Code	3401
Description	Soap; organic surface-active products for use as soap — bar soap, hand wash, face wash, liquid soap
GST Rate	18%
CGST Rate	9%
SGST Rate	9%
IGST Rate	18%
Category	Personal Care
Chapter	34

📖 About HSN Code 3401

HSN 3401 covers soap in all forms — bathing bar soap, liquid soap, hand wash, face wash (soap-based), laundry soap, and medicated soaps. Face wash products (liquid, gel) that are soap-based fall here. This is a staple personal care category with consistent demand year-round.

🛒 Who Uses This HSN Code?

Bar soap sellers on Meesho and Amazon, hand wash sellers, face wash sellers, liquid soap sellers, natural/organic soap sellers on Flipkart.

💡 GSTR-1 Filing Tip for Sellers

⚠️ Bar soaps and hand wash = HSN 3401 at 18% GST. Cosmetic-type face wash (cream/gel) = may be HSN 3304. Hand sanitisers = HSN 3808. Soap-based products and cosmetic-type face washes have different HSN codes.

🧮 Quick GST Calculator — HSN 3401 @ 18%

GST comparison for ₹1,000 taxable value:

GST Rate	Taxable Value	GST Amount	Status
5%	₹1,000.00	₹50.00
12%	₹1,000.00	₹120.00
18%	₹1,000.00	₹180.00	✅ This HSN
28%	₹1,000.00	₹280.00

🔗 Related HSN Codes — Personal Care

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