HSN Codes · Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Perfumery, Cosmetics

HSN Code 3303

Essential Oils, Perfumery, Cosmetics — perfumes and toilet waters

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 3303

The first two digits (33) place this code in chapter 33 — Essential Oils, Perfumery, Cosmetics. 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.

Essential oils, perfumes, and the full cosmetics aisle — skincare, haircare, oral hygiene — generally at 18% GST.

More specific codes under 3303

  • 330300 — Essential Oils, Perfumery, Cosmetics — perfumes and toilet waters — perfumes and toilet waters
  • 33030010 — Essential Oils, Perfumery, Cosmetics — perfumes and toilet waters — perfumes and toilet waters — eau-de-cologne
  • 33030020 — Essential Oils, Perfumery, Cosmetics — perfumes and toilet waters — perfumes and toilet waters — rose water
  • 33030030 — Essential Oils, Perfumery, Cosmetics — perfumes and toilet waters — perfumes and toilet waters — keora water
  • 33030040 — Perfumes and perfumery compounds not containing spirit (excluding aqueous distillates)
  • 33030050 — Essential Oils, Perfumery, Cosmetics — perfumes and toilet waters — perfumes and toilet waters — perfumes containing spirit
  • 33030060 — Spirituous toilet preparations not elsewhere specified or included
  • 33030090 — Essential Oils, Perfumery, Cosmetics — perfumes and toilet waters — perfumes and toilet waters — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 3303 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
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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