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.
HSN and GST Rate Table for Hair Oil
| HSN Code | Product Name | Product Description | Product Type or Variant | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3305 | Hair oil | Oil based preparation applied to hair and scalp | Standard hair oil for household use | 18% |
| 3305 | Herbal hair oil | Hair oil with herbal or traditional ingredients | Non medicated herbal hair oil | 18% |
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the HSN code for hair oil?
Hair oil is generally classified under Chapter 33, heading 3305, which covers preparations for use on hair.
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Does organic hair oil have a different HSN code?
Organic hair oil usually uses the same HSN as other hair oils because it is still a cosmetic hair preparation, unless it is registered and sold as a medicine.
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How is the HSN code for hair care oils determined?
The HSN is based on the main use of the product. If the product is used on hair for care or styling, it is treated as a hair preparation under heading 3305.
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Can the HSN code for hair oils affect GST rates?
Yes. Hair oil preparations under heading 3305 generally attract GST at 18 percent. Wrong classification could lead to short payment or excess payment of tax.
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What types of hair oils are classified under the same HSN code?
Coconut hair oil, amla oil, blended perfumed hair oils and many herbal oils are usually grouped under the same hair preparation heading in GST.