GST HSN Code List

GST Rate and HSN Code : Chapter 45

Get a detailed GST HSN Code List at our portal. Save your time and effort in finding GST rates for various goods and commodities. We make your search for GST rates in India for over various goods easy with our HSN Code List with GST rates 2024. Find complete product description, HS Code and GST rates.

GST HSN Code List with GST rates 2024

HS CodeItem DescriptionGST
450110Natural cork, raw or simply prepared "merely surface-worked or otherwise cleaned"0.05
45011000NATURAL CORK RAW OR SIMPLY PREPARED0.05
450190Cork waste; crushed, powdered or ground cork0.05
45019000OTHER NATURAL CORK0.05
450200Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in square or rectangular blocks, plates, sheets or strip, incl. sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers0.12
45020000NATURAL CORK DEBACKED/ROUGHLY SQUARED/ RECTANGULAR/SQUARE BLOKS PLTS SHEETS/ STRIP(INCL SHRP EDGD BLNK FR CRKS OR0.12
450310Corks and stoppers of all types, of natural cork, incl. round-edged blanks0.12
45031000CORKS AND STOPPERS0.12
450390Articles of natural cork (excluding cork in square or rectangular blocks, plates, sheets or strips; corks, stoppers and cork blanks; footware and parts thereof; insoles, whether or not removable; headgear and parts thereof; plugs and dividers for shotgun cartridges; toys, games and sports equipment and parts thereof)0.12
45039010SHUTTLECORK CORK BOTTOM0.12
45039090OTHERS ARTICLES OF NATURAL CORK ETC Products Include: Thermocol Plates0.12
450410Tiles of any shape, blocks, plates, sheets and strip, solid cylinders, incl. discs, of agglomerated cork0.12
45041010SHEETS0.12
45041020SLABS0.12
45041090OTHERS ,Products include: Rubber Cork0.12
450490Agglomerated cork, with or without a binding substance, and articles of agglomerated cork (excluding footware and parts thereof; insoles, whether or not removable; headgear and parts thereof; plugs and dividers for shotgun cartridges; toys, games and sports equipment and parts thereof; blocks, plates, sheets or strips; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, incl. discs)0.12
45049000OTHR AGGLOMERATED CORKS0.12

What is GST?

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a Single Tax Structure System introduced in 2017. GST works on One Nation, One Tax system. Earlier, there was a diverse tax system in India. There were various indirect taxes such as Value Added Tax (VAT), sale tax, purchase tax, service tax, surcharges, Excise duty, etc. Under the GST System, all the central and state taxes are merged into a single tax.

What are GST Rates for Goods & Services?

GST has refined the taxation sector in India. It helps in unifying all taxes for various goods and services. There are a large number of goods, commodities and services in India. So, they are put under 5 different slabs of GST rates-

  • NIL: Under this slab 0% tax is charged on the goods or services.
  • 5%: Under this slab 5% tax is charged on the goods and services.
  • 12%: Under this slab 12% tax is charged on the goods and services.
  • 18%: Under this slab 18% tax is charged on the goods and services.
  • 28%: Under this slab 28% tax is charged on the goods and services.

Important Note: Gold and other precious metals are excluded and put under 3% tax slab.

What is an HSN Code?

HSN Code stands for Harmonized System of Nomenclature. An HSN Code is a unique 6 to10 digit number developed for the identification of goods and products. This system was established in 1988 by the World Customs Organization. The HSN Code system is operational in all parts of the world. It covers almost 90% of the goods traded globally. It is accepted by customs authorities for determining taxes on goods.

How does the HSN Code System in India Functions?

HSN Codes held a great significance in Import-Export Procedures of India. In India, it is called ITC (Indian Trade Clarification)-HS Code. An ITC HS Code is recognized from its Chapter, Heading, Subheading and Regional Tariff. It consists of 8 digits.

Let’s take an example: Suppose we are given an HS Code- 6006840000

  • Chapter: The First two digits (60) denotes chapter
  • Heading: Next two digits (06) denote headings.
  • Subheading: Further, two digits (84) denote subheadings.
  • Regional Tariff: Second Last Two digits (00) denote Regional Tariff.
  • National Tariff: Last Two Digits (00) indicates National Tariff.
structrure of hsn code

How many sections, chapters, heading and subheading Does HS Code System Covers?

There are around 21 sections, 99 chapters, 5,222 heading and 1,244 subheadings in the Harmonised system of Nomenclature.

What is the use of HSN Code in GST?

Ever since the arrival of GST, it is mandatory to mention HSN Code for your product. HSN Codes are needed to be mentioned on invoices, bills or filing GST returns. HSN Code helps taxpayers to evaluate GST rates of various products. An incorrect HSN Code can create a big hurdle in the customs clearance process.

How can I find HSN Code List with GST Rates?

You can find a complete HSN Code List with GST rates at Exim Trade Data portal.