HSN Code 34011990: Soap Tablets/Cakes

HSN Code 34011990 represents Soap Tablets/Cakes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Soap Tablets/Cakes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 34011990, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Soap Tablets/Cakes.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 34011990

HSN Code 34011990 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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 : Other

Chapter

34 - Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, “dental waxes” and dental preparations with a basis of plaster

Sub Chapter

3401 - Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 34011990 not include?

Soap Tablets/Cakes does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 34011110

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 : For toilet use (including medicated products) : Medicated toilet soaps

HSN Code 34011120

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 : For toilet use (including medicated products) : Shaving soaps other than shaving cream

HSN Code 34011190

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 : For toilet use (including medicated products) : Other

HSN Code 34011911

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 : Industrial soap

HSN Code 34011919

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

HSN Code 34011920

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 : Flakes, chips and powder

HSN Code 34011930

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 : Tablets and cakes

HSN Code 34011941

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

HSN Code 34011942

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 : Laundry soaps

HSN Code 34013011

Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale,whether or not containing soap : For toilet use (including medicated products) : Medicated toilet soaps

HSN Code 34013012

Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale,whether or not containing soap : For toilet use (including medicated products) : Shaving cream and shaving gel

HSN Code 34013019

Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale,whether or not containing soap : For toilet use (including medicated products) : Other

HSN Code 34013090

Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale,whether or not containing soap : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 34011990 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹27 Cr

−72.39% vs FY 2023-24

0.0007% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

+97.60% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹24 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2695 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3401

FY 2024-25

2.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3401’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.13% of Sub-Chapter 3401’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3401

FY 2024-25

#8 of 15

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3401

Import-side rank: #7 of 15

At a glance

11.13%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#4451

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+257.94%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

2.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3401

Share of Sub-Chapter 3401 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 34011990

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4508

Balance

+1.95

Exports

14.57 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

1.83% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

12.62 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

1.34% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3914

Balance

+13.24

Exports

23.23 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+59.44% YoY

2.80% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

9.99 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−20.84% YoY

1.31% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3895

Balance

+20.43

Exports

25.13 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+8.18% YoY

2.25% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

4.70 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−52.95% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4333

Balance

+20.35

Exports

24.28 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−3.38% YoY

2.38% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

3.93 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−16.38% YoY

0.20% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4268

Balance

+23.80

Exports

27.77 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+14.37% YoY

2.44% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

3.97 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+1.02% YoY

0.20% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2588

Balance

+97.73

Exports

99.40 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+257.94% YoY

7.35% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

1.67 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−57.93% YoY

0.13% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4451

Balance

+24.14

Exports

27.44 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−72.39% YoY

2.00% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

3.30 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+97.60% YoY

0.13% of Sub-Ch. 3401

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.13% /yr

Imports

−20.03% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 3401 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,374.29 Cr

Import

₹2,510.88 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,136.59

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 34011990 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.13% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 34011990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.13% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹14.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹27.44 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 34011990 Ranked #4451 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 34011990 ranks #4451 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3401, it ranks #8 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #2695 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 34011990 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 34011990 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 257.94% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹24.14 Crore in HSN Code 34011990 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹27.44 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.30 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹24.14 Crore — ranking #2695 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −20.03% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Soap Tablets/Cakes

India's imports under HSN Code 34011990 have grown at −20.03% CAGR, reaching ₹3.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 34011990 Contributes 2.00% of Sub-Chapter 3401 Exports — Ranked #8

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3401, HSN Code 34011990 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 2.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.13% share (rank #7).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 34011990 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 34011990 ?

It includes Soap Tablets/Cakes

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Soap Tablets/Cakes?

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 Tablets/Cakes?

Under HSN 34011990, Soap Tablets/Cakes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Soap Tablets/Cakes is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Soap Tablets/Cakes?

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 Tablets/Cakes?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.