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# HSN Code 34011941: Soap Products| Household Soaps

- [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 : Household and laundry soaps not elsewhere specified or included : Household soaps | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 34011941 ?

It includes Soap Products| Household Soaps

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Soap Products/ Household Soaps is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Soap Products/ Household Soaps; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Soap Products/ Household Soaps?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Soap Products/ Household Soaps?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Soap Products/ Household Soaps?

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 Products/ Household Soaps?

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 much GST applies to Soap Products/ Household Soaps?

Under HSN 34011941, Soap Products/ Household Soaps attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 34011941 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹29 Cr (−0.77% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹29 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2571 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3401: 2.07% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3401: #7 of 15 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.94% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4401 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +23.59% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3401: 2.07% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 34011941

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 | 19.06 | 0.0008% | — | 2.39% | 1.32 | 0.0000% | — | 0.14% | +17.74 | #4165 |
| FY 2019-20 | 16.72 | 0.0008% | −12.28% | 2.02% | 1.33 | 0.0000% | +0.76% | 0.17% | +15.39 | #4358 |
| FY 2020-21 | 20.28 | 0.0009% | +21.29% | 1.82% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.44% | 0.02% | +19.98 | #4158 |
| FY 2021-22 | 19.63 | 0.0006% | −3.21% | 1.93% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −36.67% | 0.01% | +19.44 | #4629 |
| FY 2022-23 | 24.26 | 0.0007% | +23.59% | 2.13% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −68.42% | 0.00% | +24.20 | #4447 |
| FY 2023-24 | 28.73 | 0.0008% | +18.43% | 2.12% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +28.73 | #4302 |
| FY 2024-25 | 28.51 | 0.0008% | −0.77% | 2.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +28.50 | #4401 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.94%/yr, imports -55.68%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 34011941 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.94% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 34011941 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.94% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹19.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹28.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 34011941 ranked #4401 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 34011941 ranks #4401 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3401, it ranks #7 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #2571 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 34011941 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 34011941 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 23.59% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹28.50 Crore in HSN Code 34011941 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹28.51 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹28.50 Crore — ranking #2571 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -55.68% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Soap Products| Household Soaps

India's imports under HSN Code 34011941 have grown at -55.68% CAGR, reaching ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 34011941 contributes 2.07% of Sub-Chapter 3401 exports — ranked #7

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3401, HSN Code 34011941 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 2.07% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #14).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |