Soap, organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap, 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
HSN code 3401 is
a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification.
It covers: Soap, organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap, 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.
This code falls under Chapter 34
(Soap & Detergents) of the Indian GST tariff.
The applicable GST rate is 18%
(CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state transactions).
Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying
goods classified under this
HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices.
Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes;
exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HSN code 3401?
HSN 3401 refers to: Soap, organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap, 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. It belongs to Chapter 34 (Soap & Detergents) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 3401?
The GST rate for HSN code 3401 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 3401 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 3401 belong to?
HSN code 3401 belongs to Chapter 34 of the GST tariff, which covers Soap & Detergents.
