What is the difference between HSN and SAC?

HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) classifies goods in chapters and headings; SAC (Services Accounting Code) classifies services and always starts with 99.

How many digits of HSN must I show on an invoice?

4 digits on B2B invoices if your aggregate turnover is up to ₹5 crore (optional on B2C), 6 digits on all invoices above ₹5 crore, and 8 digits on exports and imports.

What are the GST slabs after September 2025?

Nil, 5% and 18% for most goods and services, 40% for de-merit items such as tobacco, aerated drinks, large cars and online money gaming, with gold at 3% and diamonds at 0.25%.

How do I find the rate for an item not in the list?

Search the CBIC GST rate schedule by heading, or the GST portal's HSN search. Classification follows the tariff's rules of interpretation; borderline items may need an advance ruling.

What if I use the wrong HSN code?

A general penalty up to ₹25,000 under Section 125, GSTR-1 rejection if the code is not in the master, and disputes over the rate if a lower one was applied.

HSN / SAC Code Finder with GST Rate

Look up the HSN or SAC code and the GST rate for common goods and services after the September 2025 rate changes.

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Code & rate

Pick an item from the list to see its code, rate and the tax on an amount.

Rates after the GST Council's rationalisation effective 22 September 2025, for the most common headings. Classification depends on the exact product, packaging and sale value; check the CBIC rate schedule or a ruling for anything unusual. Codes shown are at 4-digit heading level; invoices need 4, 6 or 8 digits depending on turnover.

How it works

Type the product, service or a code fragment. Goods carry HSN (chapter/heading), services carry SAC starting with 99.

Rate

The slab after GST 2.0: nil, 5%, 18%, or 40% for de-merit goods and services, with gold at 3% and diamonds at 0.25%.

Compute

Enter a taxable value to see the tax and the intra-state CGST/SGST split.

How many HSN digits you must print

From 1 April 2021, suppliers with aggregate turnover above ₹5 crore must print 6-digit HSN on every invoice; those up to ₹5 crore must print 4 digits on B2B invoices (optional on B2C). Exports and imports use 8 digits. The HSN summary in GSTR-1 (table 12) follows the same rule, and since 2024 the portal validates codes against its master, so a wrong digit blocks the return.

GST 2.0 in one line

The 12% and 28% slabs were folded into 5% and 18% from 22 September 2025; sin and luxury goods moved to 40%.

Sale value matters

Apparel and footwear are 5% up to ₹2,500 a piece and 18% above; hotel rooms flip at ₹7,500 a night.

With or without ITC

Restaurants, hotels under ₹7,500, cabs and salons are 5% on the condition that no input credit is claimed.

Reverse charge

GTA, legal services and residential rent to a registered person are paid by the recipient under RCM.