--- title: "HSN Code for Face Creams | HSN 33049910 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 33049910 related to Face Creams with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33049910/" --- # HSN Code 33049910: Face Creams - [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/) - [Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) - [Sub-chapter 3304: Beauty/makeup preparations & skin care](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3304/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Other : Face creams | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 33049910 ? It includes Face Creams ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Face Creams? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Face Creams? Under HSN 33049910, Face Creams attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Face Creams? e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Face Creams is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Face Creams; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Face Creams? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Face Creams? For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 33049910 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹474 Cr (+21.60% YoY) — 0.0129% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹453 Cr (+29.60% YoY) — 0.0075% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹21 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2798 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3304: 13.36% of its exports; import side 12.06% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3304: #2 of 12 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 8.41% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1056 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +42.67% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3304: 13.36% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 33049910 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3304 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3304 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 291.77 | 0.0128% | — | 23.91% | 60.23 | 0.0017% | — | 4.22% | +231.54 | #1007 | | FY 2019-20 | 298.95 | 0.0136% | +2.46% | 25.04% | 54.87 | 0.0016% | −8.90% | 3.51% | +244.08 | #992 | | FY 2020-21 | 256.14 | 0.0119% | −14.32% | 22.65% | 160.58 | 0.0055% | +192.66% | 14.13% | +95.56 | #1148 | | FY 2021-22 | 365.44 | 0.0116% | +42.67% | 24.85% | 255.44 | 0.0056% | +59.07% | 10.22% | +110.00 | #1109 | | FY 2022-23 | 370.64 | 0.0102% | +1.42% | 12.31% | 298.07 | 0.0052% | +16.69% | 8.14% | +72.57 | #1153 | | FY 2023-24 | 389.54 | 0.0108% | +5.10% | 5.92% | 349.60 | 0.0062% | +17.29% | 3.80% | +39.94 | #1174 | | FY 2024-25 | 473.68 | 0.0129% | +21.60% | 13.36% | 453.08 | 0.0075% | +29.60% | 12.06% | +20.60 | #1056 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 8.41%/yr, imports 39.98%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 33049910 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 8.41% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 33049910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.41% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹291.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹473.68 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 33049910 ranked #1056 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 33049910 ranks #1056 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3304, it ranks #2 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #2798 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 33049910 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 33049910 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 42.67% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹20.60 Crore in HSN Code 33049910 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹473.68 Cr exceeded imports of ₹453.08 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹20.60 Crore — ranking #2798 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 39.98% CAGR signals rising demand for Face Creams India's imports under HSN Code 33049910 have grown at 39.98% CAGR, reaching ₹453.08 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 33049910 contributes 13.36% of Sub-Chapter 3304 exports — ranked #2 Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3304, HSN Code 33049910 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 13.36% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.06% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3304 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 33049990: Other make-up preparations products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33049990/) | ₹2,501 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 33049910: Face Creams (this hsn code) | ₹474 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 33049930: Other \| Other \| Moisturising Lotion](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33049930/) | ₹278 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 33049120: Talcum powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33049120/) | ₹99 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 33041000: Lip Make-Up Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33041000/) | ₹59 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 33049940: Sindur, bindi, kumk](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33049940/) | ₹32 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 33042000: Kajal preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33042000/) | ₹28 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 33043000: Manicure Or Pedicure Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33043000/) | ₹25 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 33049190: Compressed powders, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33049190/) | ₹22 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 33049110: Face powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33049110/) | ₹13 Cr |