{"id":23107,"date":"2024-12-12T14:56:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T09:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/?p=23107"},"modified":"2025-07-15T16:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:47:09","slug":"gst-hsn-and-sac-codes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/gst-hsn-and-sac-codes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide to HSN and SAC Codes for GST in India | Free HSN &#038; SAC Code Finder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for the right HSN or SAC code for your business? 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The Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) and Service Accounting Codes (SAC) are at the heart of this classification. These codes standardize the tax structure, enabling uniformity across businesses and industries.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are HSN and SAC Codes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HSN Code: Harmonized System of Nomenclature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HSN code is an internationally recognized system created by the World Customs Organization (WCO) to classify goods systematically. With over 5,000 commodity groups, this code is essential for streamlining global trade and taxation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, HSN codes are adapted for GST compliance. Initially structured with six digits, India extends this to eight for finer classification.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structure of HSN Code<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>First 2 digits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Chapter (e.g., textiles fall under Chapter 61).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Next 2 digits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Heading within the chapter.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Next 2 digits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Subheading for further classification.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Last 2 digits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: (Optional) Added in India for detailed identification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HSN Code Example<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cotton T-Shirts: 61091000<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">09: T-shirts, singlets, and other vests.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10: Made of cotton.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST Rate: 12%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3125\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/open.money\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-image.png\" alt=\"HSN code\" class=\"wp-image-23138\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HSN structure contains 21 sections, with 99 Chapters, about 1,244 headings, and 5,224 subheadings. Each Section is divided into Chapters. Each Chapter is divided into Headings. Each Heading is divided into Sub Headings. Section and Chapter titles describe broad categories of goods, while headings and subheadings describe products in detail.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This detailed classification allows businesses to accurately determine tax (GST) rates for their goods, while tax authorities benefit from simplified and efficient tracking of goods and services, reducing disputes and improving compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chapter-wise Distribution of Goods Using HSN Codes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Chapter<\/b><\/td><td><b>Commodities<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section I Animals and Animal Products<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 1<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 2<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat and edible offal<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 3<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and other aquatic invertebrates<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 4<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy produce, birds&#8217; eggs, honey and other edible products of animal origin<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 5<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other products of animal origin<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section II. Vegetables and Vegetable Products<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 6<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live trees and plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers and ornamental foliage<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 7<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edible vegetables, certain roots and tubers<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 8<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edible fruit and nuts, the peel of citrus fruits or melons<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 9<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea, coffee, mate and spices<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 10<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cereals<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 11<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milling products, malt, wheat gluten, starches, and inulin<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 12<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, grains, straw and fodder, seeds and fruit<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 13<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lac, gum, resin, and other saps and extracts<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 14<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetable plaiting materials, and vegetable products not specified elsewhere<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section III. Animal or Vegetable Oils, Their Cleavage Products, Waxes, and Prepared Edible Fats<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 15<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal or vegetable oils, their cleavage products, waxes, and prepared edible fats<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section IV. Prepared Food, Beverages, Spirits, Tobacco and Tobacco Substitutes<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 16<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation of meat, fish, or crustaceans<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 17<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar and sugar confectionery<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 18<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cocoa and cocoa preparations<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 19<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparations of cereals, starch, flour, milk, and pastry products<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 20<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation of vegetables, fruits, nuts, or plant parts<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 21<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miscellaneous edible preparations<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 22<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beverages, vinegar, and spirits<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 23<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residue and food waste, prepared animal fodder<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 24<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco and tobacco substitutes that are manufactured<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section V. Minerals<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 25<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt, earths, and stones, sulfur, plastering material, lime, and cement<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 26<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ores, slag, and ash<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 27<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mineral fuel, mineral oils and products of their distillation, mineral waxes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section VI. Chemical Products or of Allied Industries<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 28<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 29<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic chemicals<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 30<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmaceutical products<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 31<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fertilizers<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 32<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tanning or dyeing extracts, tannins and their derivatives<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 33<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential oils and resinoids, cosmetic or toilet preparations<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 34<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soap, washing preparations, organic surface-active agents<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 35<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albuminoidal substances, glues, enzymes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 36<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explosives, pyrotechnic products<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 37<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photographic or cinematographic goods<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 38<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miscellaneous chemical products<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section VII. Plastics, Rubber, and Articles Thereof<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 39<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastics and plastic articles<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 40<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rubber and rubber articles<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section VIII. Raw Hides and Skins, Furskins and Articles Thereof, Leather, and Related Goods<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 41<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 42<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articles made of leather<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 43<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furskins and artificial fur and articles thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section IX. Wood and Wooden Articles, Wood Charcoal, Cork and Articles of Cork, Basket Ware and Wickerwork, Manufacturers of Straw, Esparto or Other Plaiting Material<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 44<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wood and wooden articles, wood charcoal<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 45<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cork and articles of cork<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 46<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials, basket ware and wickerwork<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section X. Pulp of Wood or Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered Paper or Paperboard (Waste and Scrap), Paper and Paperboard and Articles Thereof<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 47<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material, recovered paper or paperboard (waste and scrap)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 48<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper and paperboard, articles made of paper pulp, or articles made of paper or paperboard<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 49<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printed books, pictures, newspapers, and other products of the printing industry<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XI. Textile and Textile Articles<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 50<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silk<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 51<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wool, fine or coarse animal hair, horse hair yarn and other woven fabrics<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 52<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cotton<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 53<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn and woven fabrics made of paper yarn<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 54<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Man-made filaments<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 55<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Man-made staple fibres<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 56<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wadding, felt and nonwovens, twine, cordage, special yarns, ropes, and cables and articles thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 57<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpets and textile floor coverings<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 58<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special woven fabrics, lace tapestries, tufted textile fabrics, trimmings, and embroidery<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 59<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impregnated, covered, coated, or laminated textile fabrics, textile articles made for industrial use<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 60<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knitted or crocheted fabrics<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 61<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 62<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 63<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other made up textile articles, sets, worn clothing and textile articles, and rags<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XII. Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Walking Sticks and Seat Sticks, Whips, Riding Crops and Parts Thereof, Artificial Flowers, Articles of Human Hair, Prepared Feathers and Articles Made Thereof<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 64<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footwear, gaiters, etc., and the parts of such articles<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 65<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headgear and parts thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 66<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbrellas and sun umbrellas, walking sticks, seat sticks, riding crops and parts thereof, and whips<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 67<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepared feathers and down and articles made thereof, artificial flowers, and articles made of human hair<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XIII. Articles Made of Stone, Plaster, Asbestos, Cement, Mica, or Other Similar Materials, Glass and Glassware, Ceramic Products<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 68<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articles made of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 69<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceramic products<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 70<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glass and glassware<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XIV. Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Metals Clad With Precious Metal and Articles Thereof, Precious or Semi-Precious Stones, Coins, Imitation Jewellery<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 71<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural or cultured pearls, precious metals, metals that are clad with precious metal and articles thereof, precious or semi-precious stones, imitation jewellery, coins<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XV. Base Metal and Articles Made of Base Metal<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 72<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron and steel<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 73<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articles made of iron or steel<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 74<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copper and articles thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 75<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nickel and articles thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 76<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminium and articles thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 77<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Reserved for possible future use)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 78<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead and articles thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 79<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zinc and articles thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 80<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tin and articles thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 81<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other base metals, cermets, and articles thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 82<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools, implements, spoons and forks, cutlery, of base metal, and parts thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 83<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miscellaneous articles made of base metal<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XVI. Machinery and Mechanical Appliances, Electrical Equipment and Parts Thereof, Sound Reproducers and Recorders, Television Image and Sound Reproducers and Recorders, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 84<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuclear reactors, machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, and parts thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 85<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof, sound reproducers and recorders, television image and sound reproducers and recorders, and parts and accessories of such articles<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XVII. Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels, and Associated Transport Equipment<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 86<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tramway or railway locomotives, tramway or railway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof, rolling stock and parts thereof, mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 87<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicles other than tramway or railway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 88<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aircraft, spacecrafts, and parts thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 89<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ships, boats and floating structures<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XVIII. Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Checking, Measuring, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus, Musical Instruments, Clocks and Watches, Parts and Accessories Thereof<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 90<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optical, photographic, cinematographic, checking, measuring, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus, parts and accessories thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 91<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clocks and watches and parts thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 92<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musical instruments, and parts and accessories of such articles<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XIX. Arms and Ammunition, Parts and Accessories Thereof<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 93<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arms and ammunition, parts and accessories thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XX. Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 94<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furniture, mattresses, mattress supports, bedding, cushions and similar stuffed furnishing, lamps and lighting fittings, which are not elsewhere specified or included, illuminated signs and name-plates and the like, prefabricated buildings<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 95<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toys, games and sports requisites, parts and accessories thereof<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 96<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miscellaneous manufactured articles<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Section XXI. Works of Art, Collectors\u2019 Pieces and Antiques<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 97<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works of art, collectors&#8217; pieces and antiques<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 98<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project imports, laboratory chemicals, personal imports by air or post, passenger&#8217;s baggage, ship stores<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 99<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SAC Code: Service Accounting Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAC classifies services under GST. These codes mirror the structure of HSN codes but are specific to services.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structure of SAC Code<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>First 2 digits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Always \u201899\u2019 (indicating services).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Next 2 digits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Major nature of the service.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Last 2 digits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Specific service within that category.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SAC Example<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Commercial Training And Coaching Services: 999293<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99: Represents services.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92: Training and coaching services.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93: Specific service.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST Rate: 18%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of HSN and SAC Codes in GST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Uniform taxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These codes ensure consistent tax rates across India, reducing discrepancies and disputes.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ease of compliance: Automated systems rely on these codes to streamline GST filing and reconciliation.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>International alignment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: HSN codes align India\u2019s tax system with global trade practices, enhancing cross-border commerce.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Reduced manual errors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Businesses avoid misclassification issues by using predefined codes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mandatory Usage of HSN and SAC Codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of April 1, 2021 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gstcouncil.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-05\/notfctn-78-central-tax-english-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGST notification number 78\/2020 dated 15th October 2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), the declaration of HSN\/SAC codes in GST invoices is mandatory based on the annual turnover:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Turnover*<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSN Digits for B2B Invoices<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSN Digits for B2C Invoices<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to \u20b95 crore<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 (Mandatory)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 (Optional)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above \u20b95 crore<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 (Mandatory)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 (Mandatory)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Annual aggregate turnover for the previous financial year, i.e., for reporting invoice in FY 2021-22, turnover to be referred must be of FY 2020-21.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For exports and imports, an 8-digit HSN code is compulsory to align with international trade standards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Errors and Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Errors to Avoid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Incorrect classification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Using the wrong HSN\/SAC code can lead to penalties and delayed refunds. <\/span>Example: Misclassifying \u201cCotton T-Shirts\u201d (61091000) under a generic textile category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Omission of codes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Failure to include HSN\/SAC codes in invoices can invalidate GST filings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Non-compliance with updates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Codes and GST rules are periodically updated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/open.money\/gst-and-tds-filing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GST-compliant software<\/a> to auto-generate codes.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer to the official GST portal for updates on classifications.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult with tax professionals for ambiguous categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Relevance of HSN Codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSN codes are 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India, a member of the WCO since 1971, aligns its classification system with international standards while incorporating specific adaptations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Key Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplified trade documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardized tariff structures.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced transparency in customs processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSN and SAC codes form the backbone of India\u2019s GST framework, ensuring uniformity and compliance in taxation. 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