Hair Oil HSN Code: Classification for Different Types of Hair Oils
Hair oil is used for hair nourishment, scalp massage and styling. Under GST it is treated as a hair preparation, similar to other cosmetic products for hair. Correct hair oil HSN code helps cosmetic traders and salons apply GST in the right manner.
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Hair Oil HSN Code Classification and GST Rates
Here are some commonly used HSN codes and GST rates for this category
| Section | |
|---|---|
| Section No | 6 |
| Section Title | Guide to HSN Section 06 |
| Section Description | PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES |
| Chapter | |
|---|---|
| Chapter No | 33 |
| Chapter Title | Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations |
| Chapter Description | Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations |
4 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3305 | Preparations for use on the hair | 5% |
8 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 33051010 | Shampoos | Containing Spirit | 18% |
| 33051090 | Other Shampoos | 18% |
| 33052000 | Hair Straightening and Waving Preparations | 18% |
| 33053000 | Hair Lacquers | 18% |
| 33059011 | Other | Hair Oil | 18% |
| 33059019 | Other Hair Oil | 18% |
| 33059020 | Other | Brilliantines (Spirituous) | 18% |
| 33059030 | Other: Hair cream | 18% |
| 33059040 | Hair Dyes (Natural, Herbal, Synthetic) | 18% |
| 33059050 | Other: Hair fixers | 18% |
| 33059090 | Other: Essential oils | 18% |
* GST rates may vary based on the latest GST notifications
What is the HSN Code for Hair Oil?
Most hair oils are placed in Chapter 33, heading 3305, which covers preparations for use on hair. This heading includes oils, creams and other similar items.
Invoices, product labels and GST returns should show this code so that buyers can claim input tax credit without confusion.
How Best Hair Oils are Classified under HSN Code
Best selling hair oils such as coconut based oil, amla oil and blended oils are placed under the same heading as long as they are meant for hair care.
If a product is licensed and sold strictly as a medicine with therapeutic claims, a separate classification may be examined. For normal cosmetic hair oils, heading 3305 is common.
Importance of Correct HSN Code for Organic Hair Oils
Organic and herbal hair oils still work as hair preparations, so they generally use the same HSN. Wrongly treating them as exempt agricultural produce can cause tax disputes later.
Manufacturers and traders should keep ingredient lists and licences ready to support their HSN choice in case of any query.
GST and Hair Oil Classification in India
Hair oil normally attracts GST at 18 percent. This rate is charged on the transaction value and applies to both domestic supplies and imports.
Correct classification ensures that taxes are paid once at the correct rate and that the credit chain for distributors and retailers stays intact.
