HSN Codes · Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products

HSN Code 3005

Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles

Typical GST rate

12%

6% CGST + 6% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 3005

The first two digits (30) place this code in chapter 30 — Pharmaceutical Products. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Medicines, vaccines, bandages, and other pharmaceutical goods. Most medicaments attract a concessional 12% (some life-saving drugs 5% or nil).

More specific codes under 3005

  • 300510 — Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer
  • 30051010 — Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer — adhesive guaze
  • 30051020 — Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer — adhesive tape
  • 30051090 — Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer — other
  • 300590 — Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes — other
  • 30059010 — Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes — other — cotton wool, medicated
  • 30059020 — Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes — other — poultice of kaolin
  • 30059030 — Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes — other — lint, medicated
  • 30059040 — Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes — other — bandages
  • 30059050 — Burn therapy dressing soaked in protective gel

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 3005 typically attract 12% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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