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HSN Code 3401

Toilet Soap (other than industrial soap) in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes

DescriptionCGSTSGSTIGSTSchedule
Toilet Soap (other than industrial soap) in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes2.5%2.5%5%I
Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap[other than toilet soap in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes]; 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 detergent9%9%18%II

This HSN code covers more than one type of goods with different applicable rates — match the description above to your product before filing.

Source: Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (effective 22 September 2025). Compensation Cess, if applicable, is not shown here — verify on the official CBIC portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GST rate for HSN code 3401?

HSN code 3401 carries more than one GST rate depending on the specific goods: Toilet Soap (other than industrial soap) in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes attracts 5%; Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap[other than toilet soap in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes]; 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 attracts 18%.

Which chapter does HSN code 3401 belong to?

HSN code 3401 falls under Chapter 34 - Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Waxes of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.