--- title: "HSN Code for Dentifrices – Paste | HSN 33061020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 33061020 related to Dentifrices – Paste with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33061020/" --- # HSN Code 33061020: Dentifrices – Paste - [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 3306: Dental hygiene preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3306/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dentifrices : In paste | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 33061020 ? It includes Dentifrices – Paste ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Dentifrices – Paste? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Dentifrices – Paste? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Dentifrices – Paste? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Dentifrices – Paste is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Dentifrices – Paste; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Dentifrices – Paste? 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. ### How much GST applies to Dentifrices – Paste? Under HSN 33061020, Dentifrices – Paste attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 33061020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹742 Cr (+5.71% YoY) — 0.0202% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹12 Cr (+9.75% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹730 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #455 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3306: 92.08% of its exports; import side 13.21% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3306: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 7.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #692 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +18.62% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3306: 92.08% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 33061020 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. 3306 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3306 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 475.03 | 0.0208% | — | 94.35% | 12.87 | 0.0004% | — | 14.01% | +462.16 | #679 | | FY 2019-20 | 503.12 | 0.0229% | +5.91% | 94.31% | 11.28 | 0.0003% | −12.35% | 12.66% | +491.84 | #642 | | FY 2020-21 | 462.26 | 0.0215% | −8.12% | 89.96% | 19.14 | 0.0007% | +69.68% | 18.75% | +443.12 | #731 | | FY 2021-22 | 505.36 | 0.0161% | +9.32% | 91.18% | 7.60 | 0.0002% | −60.29% | 8.52% | +497.76 | #858 | | FY 2022-23 | 599.47 | 0.0166% | +18.62% | 91.27% | 14.55 | 0.0003% | +91.45% | 14.76% | +584.92 | #801 | | FY 2023-24 | 702.28 | 0.0194% | +17.15% | 92.50% | 10.97 | 0.0002% | −24.60% | 16.03% | +691.31 | #710 | | FY 2024-25 | 742.37 | 0.0202% | +5.71% | 92.08% | 12.04 | 0.0002% | +9.75% | 13.21% | +730.33 | #692 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 7.73%/yr, imports -1.10%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 33061020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 7.73% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 33061020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.73% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹475.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹742.37 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 33061020 ranked #692 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 33061020 ranks #692 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3306, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #455 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 33061020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 33061020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 18.62% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹730.33 Crore in HSN Code 33061020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹742.37 Cr exceeded imports of ₹12.04 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹730.33 Crore — ranking #455 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -1.10% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Dentifrices – Paste India's imports under HSN Code 33061020 have grown at -1.10% CAGR, reaching ₹12.04 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 33061020 contributes 92.08% of Sub-Chapter 3306 exports — ranked #1 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3306, HSN Code 33061020 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 92.08% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 13.21% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3306 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 33061020: Dentifrices – Paste (this hsn code) | ₹742 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 33061090: Dentifrices – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33061090/) | ₹37 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 33069000: Preparations for Oral or Dental Hygiene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33069000/) | ₹22 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 33061010: Dentifrices – Powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33061010/) | ₹5 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 33062000: Dental floss](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33062000/) | < ₹1 Crore |