--- title: "HSN Code for Soap Bars | HSN 34011919 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 34011919 related to Soap Bars with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34011919/" --- # HSN Code 34011919: Soap Bars - [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/) - [Chapter 34: Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) - [Sub-chapter 3401: Soap; organic surface-active products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3401/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding,felt and nonwovens, impregnated,coated or covered with soap or detergent : Other : Bars and blocks of not less than 500 gm in weight : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 34011919 ? It includes Soap Bars ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Soap Bars? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Soap Bars is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Soap Bars; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Soap Bars? Under HSN 34011919, Soap Bars attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Soap Bars? 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 Soap Bars? 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 Soap Bars? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 34011919 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹3 Cr (−62.03% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+34.38% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4175 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3401: 0.20% of its exports; import side 0.02% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3401: #11 of 15 by export value; import-side #12 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 2.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #7291 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +242.15% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3401: 0.20% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 34011919 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. 3401 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3401 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 2.41 | 0.0001% | — | 0.30% | 1.10 | 0.0000% | — | 0.12% | +1.31 | #6744 | | FY 2019-20 | 3.04 | 0.0001% | +26.14% | 0.37% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −30.91% | 0.10% | +2.28 | #6449 | | FY 2020-21 | 3.52 | 0.0002% | +15.79% | 0.32% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −51.32% | 0.03% | +3.15 | #6364 | | FY 2021-22 | 1.21 | 0.0000% | −65.63% | 0.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +121.62% | 0.04% | +0.39 | #7819 | | FY 2022-23 | 4.14 | 0.0001% | +242.15% | 0.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −81.71% | 0.01% | +3.99 | #6649 | | FY 2023-24 | 7.19 | 0.0002% | +73.67% | 0.53% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +113.33% | 0.03% | +6.87 | #6127 | | FY 2024-25 | 2.73 | 0.0001% | −62.03% | 0.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +34.38% | 0.02% | +2.30 | #7291 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 2.10%/yr, imports -14.49%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 34011919 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 2.10% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 34011919 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.73 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 34011919 ranked #7291 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 34011919 ranks #7291 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3401, it ranks #11 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #4175 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 34011919 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 34011919 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 242.15% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.30 Crore in HSN Code 34011919 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.73 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.30 Crore — ranking #4175 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -14.49% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Soap Bars India's imports under HSN Code 34011919 have grown at -14.49% CAGR, reaching ₹0.43 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 34011919 contributes 0.20% of Sub-Chapter 3401 exports — ranked #11 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3401, HSN Code 34011919 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.20% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #12). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3401 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 34011190: Toilet Soaps And Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34011190/) | ₹693 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 34013019: Other Toilet Soaps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34013019/) | ₹226 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 34013090: Other Skin Washing Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34013090/) | ₹141 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 34011110: Medicated Toilet Soaps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34011110/) | ₹124 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 34012000: Soap In Other Forms](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34012000/) | ₹60 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 34011942: Soap Products\| Laundry Soaps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34011942/) | ₹49 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 34011941: Soap Products\| Household Soaps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34011941/) | ₹29 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 34011990: Soap Tablets/Cakes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34011990/) | ₹27 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 34011911: Industrial Soap Bars And Blocks](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34011911/) | ₹9 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 34011930: Soap Flakes/Chips/Powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34011930/) | ₹8 Cr | | #11 | HSN Code 34011919: Soap Bars (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |