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goods and services taxGST on Hand Tools & Hardware: A Practical HSN Code Guide for Sellers
Spanners, knives, saws, locks and rollers each have their own HSN code with their own scope and exceptions — seven codes hardware sellers deal with most, and what actually falls under each.
goods and services taxGST on Packaged Food & Snacks: The HSN Codes Sellers Get Wrong
Packaged food HSN codes look simple until a broader scope, a named exclusion, or a much higher rate hides inside the same heading. Eight codes worth checking before you file.
goods and services taxHSN Code Exclusions Sellers Keep Missing
Plenty of HSN codes read like a full category match — until the fine print excludes one specific product type. Nine real exclusions worth checking before you assume your product qualifies.
goods and services taxWhen a Percentage or Condition Decides Your HSN Code, Not the Product Itself
Some HSN classifications hinge on a composition percentage, a packaging condition, or a named end-use — not the product category. Five real examples of thresholds that decide the rate.
goods and services taxE-Way Bill Guide for E-commerce Sellers: When You Need One and When You Don't
An e-way bill isn't just for big-ticket wholesale shipments — warehouse transfers between fulfilment centres, RTO returns, and even a handful of bulk orders can trigger the requirement. Here's the ₹50,000 threshold, the validity rules, and the specific situations e-commerce sellers get wrong.
goods and services taxThe Real Cost of Getting Your HSN Code Wrong (and How to Self-Audit)
A wrong HSN code isn't just a paperwork error — it changes your tax liability, your ITC, and your audit exposure. What actually happens when you misclassify, and a practical way to check your existing catalog.