HSN Codes · Chapter 34: Soaps, Waxes, and Cleaning Preparations

HSN Code 3402

Washing preparations and cleaning preparations

Typical GST rate

18%

9% CGST + 9% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 3402

The first two digits (34) place this code in chapter 34 — Soaps, Waxes, and Cleaning Preparations. 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.

Soap, detergents, lubricating preparations, candles, and polishing and cleaning products.

More specific codes under 3402

  • 340211 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3400 — anionic
  • 34021110 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: anionic: silicone surfactant
  • 34021190 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: anionic: other
  • 34021200 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: cationic
  • 34021300 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: non-ionic
  • 34021900 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: other
  • 340220 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3400 — preparations put up for retail sale
  • 34022010 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 preparations put up for retail sale: washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents
  • 34022020 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 preparations put up for retail sale: cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents
  • 34022090 — Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 preparations put up for retail sale: other

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 3402 typically attract 18% 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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