Find an HSN code and GST rate for a common shop item
Search a product such as rice, soap, atta or tea. Use the result to start your check, then confirm the final classification before you bill or file.
Common shop HSN code examples
These product headings are useful starting points for a kirana or general store. Packaging, composition and the exact product description can change the final classification and rate.
| Product | HSN heading | Listed GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (pre-packaged & labelled) | 1006 | 5% |
| Wheat flour / Atta (pre-packaged & labelled) | 1101 | 5% |
| Tea (leaf / dust) | 0902 | 5% |
| Soap (bathing / toilet) | 3401 | 18% |
| Detergent powder / bar / dishwash | 3402 | 18% |
| Notebook / Register | 4820 | 12% |
This is not a complete HSN master or tax opinion. Verify the current result before billing or filing.
Check it before you rely on it
Start with the product
Search by the actual product, not a broad aisle name. “Packaged atta” and loose atta may not be treated the same way.
Check the source bill
For the same item, your supplier’s current GST invoice is a useful cross-check.
Confirm the final code
Rates and classifications change. For an uncertain or unusual item, check the official portal or ask your CA.
The GST Portal says Table 12 of GSTR-1 currently uses four HSN digits for aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore and six digits above that. Read the latest GST Portal guidance before filing.
Set the HSN code once, not on every bill
An HSN code belongs with the product. Once you have confirmed it, save it against that item so your GST invoices carry it automatically instead of making you look it up at the counter.
HSN code questions
What is the full form of HSN?
HSN means Harmonised System of Nomenclature. It is the classification system used to identify goods on GST documents and in returns.
Can this finder decide my GST rate?
Use a common-product result as a starting point. Composition, packing and current notifications can change the classification or rate, so confirm the final result with official GST sources or your CA.
How many HSN digits are needed in GSTR-1?
The GST Portal currently requires at least four digits when aggregate annual turnover is up to ₹5 crore and at least six digits when it is above ₹5 crore in Table 12. Check the latest portal guidance before filing.
Make GST bills without looking up the same item twice
Save a confirmed HSN code and GST rate once, then let every future invoice use it.
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