This gst rate finder lets you type an HSN code or a product name and see the matching entries of the current GST rate schedules for goods, with the schedule, the serial number and the rate. It covers the 5%, 18% and 40% schedules, the special rates for precious metals and stones, and the nil list.
The tool sits just below the key facts box on this page and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent or stored. Below, you will find how to use it, how to read a result when a code has more than one entry, and the mistakes to avoid. For the slab list itself, see the GST rate list.
Quick facts
What it searches
Goods rate schedules and the nil listSchedules covered
5%, 18%, 40%, 3%, 1.5%, 0.25% and nilSearch by
HSN code (2 to 8 digits) or product wordsResult shows
Schedule, serial number, description, ratePrivacy
Runs in the browser; nothing is sent or storedServices
Use the SAC code hub for services
GST rate finder: codes and GST rates
Item / HSN / GST- Search by 4 digit code, such as 252318%Shows Schedule II entry for cement
- Search by 8 digit code, such as 0910 30 10NilShows the nil entry for fresh turmeric
- Search by word, such as notebookNilMatches nil list entry
- Search a code with two rates, such as 34015% or 18%Shows both entries
How to use the gst rate finder
- Type a code, such as 2523, 3401 or 8415 10, or a product word, such as cement, soap or AC.
- The finder lists every schedule entry whose code matches the start of what you typed, and every entry whose description contains your words.
- Read the schedule label: Schedule I is 5%, Schedule II 18%, Schedule III 40%, Schedule IV 3%, Schedule V 0.25%, the sixth schedule 1.5%, and the nil list 0%.
- Check the description in the entry against your product, especially when more than one entry is shown.
- Open the product page on this site for codes, invoice examples and rules.
Hsn code search gst rate: reading the result
Many headings have more than one entry. For example, 3401 shows a 5% entry for toilet soap bars and an 18% entry for other soaps. 6109 shows nothing directly, because garments are covered by chapter wide entries for Chapter 61 with a price test. When an entry says "other than" certain goods, those goods are taxed elsewhere. Always read the full description, not just the rate.
Gst rate by hsn code: what the tool cannot tell you
- Conditions: some entries depend on packing, price per piece or use. The finder shows the condition in the description; you must check it.
- Later changes: rates on tobacco and pan masala changed after the main notification; the product pages explain such changes.
- Services: the finder covers goods. For services, see the SAC code hub.
- Residual rate: goods that no entry names are usually caught by the catch all line at the end of Schedule II, which is 18%.
Other tools on this site
| Tool | Use it to |
|---|---|
| HSN code finder | Find the code for a product by name |
| HSN code checker | Check whether a code exists and see its description |
| GST rate calculator | Add or remove GST and split CGST, SGST and IGST |
| HSN code list | Browse all chapters and sections |
Hsn wise gst rate: common lookups
| Code | Product | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 2523 | Cement | 18% |
| 3004 | Medicines | 5% |
| 4820 | Notebooks / registers | Nil / 18% |
| 6109 | T-shirts | 5% or 18% by price |
| 7108 | Gold | 3% |
| 8415 | Air conditioners | 18% |
| 8517 | Mobile phones | 18% |
| 8703 | Cars | 18% or 40% |
This rate finder shows entries from the goods rate notifications as published, for general reference. Entries can be amended and some carry conditions, so cross check the slab with the newest notification on the GST portal and ask a GST practitioner or chartered accountant about a doubtful case.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the GST rate for an HSN code?
Type the code in the rate finder on this page. It lists the matching schedule entries with their rates and descriptions.
What if the finder shows two rates for one code?
Read each entry's description. The rate depends on conditions such as type, price, packing or use.
What if no entry matches my code?
Goods not named anywhere are generally taxed under the 18% catch all line closing Schedule II.
Does the finder cover services?
No. It covers goods. For services, use the SAC pages.
Is my search saved?
No. The finder runs in your browser and nothing is sent or stored.