HSN Code 34012000: Soap In Other Forms

HSN Code 34012000 represents Soap In Other Forms under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Soap In Other Forms correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 34012000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Soap In Other Forms.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 34012000

HSN Code 34012000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Soap in other forms

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 34012000 not include?

Soap In Other Forms 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 34011990

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

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 34012000 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

₹60 Cr

−13.80% vs FY 2023-24

0.0016% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,065 Cr

+60.11% vs FY 2023-24

0.0175% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,005 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12210 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3401

FY 2024-25

4.38%

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

Import side: 42.43% of Sub-Chapter 3401’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3401

FY 2024-25

#5 of 15

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 15

At a glance

−5.50%

Export CAGR

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

#3362

National Export Rank

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

+61.48%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

4.38%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3401

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 34012000

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 #2210

Balance

−226.32

Exports

84.55 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

— YoY

10.61% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

310.87 ₹ Cr

0.0087% share

— YoY

33.08% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2194

Balance

−161.77

Exports

85.82 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+1.50% YoY

10.35% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

247.59 ₹ Cr

0.0074% share

−20.36% YoY

32.39% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1738

Balance

−395.72

Exports

138.58 ₹ Cr

0.0064% share

+61.48% YoY

12.41% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

534.30 ₹ Cr

0.0183% share

+115.80% YoY

40.53% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2160

Balance

−536.88

Exports

122.89 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−11.32% YoY

12.07% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

659.77 ₹ Cr

0.0144% share

+23.48% YoY

33.82% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2926

Balance

−754.20

Exports

75.66 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

−38.43% YoY

6.65% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

829.86 ₹ Cr

0.0144% share

+25.78% YoY

42.60% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3082

Balance

−595.53

Exports

69.86 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−7.67% YoY

5.17% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

665.39 ₹ Cr

0.0118% share

−19.82% YoY

52.56% of Sub-Ch. 3401

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3362

Balance

−1,005.16

Exports

60.22 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−13.80% YoY

4.38% of Sub-Ch. 3401

Imports

1,065.38 ₹ Cr

0.0175% share

+60.11% YoY

42.43% of Sub-Ch. 3401

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−5.50% /yr

Imports

22.79% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 34012000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −5.50% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 34012000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −5.50% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹84.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹60.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 34012000 Ranked #3362 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 34012000 ranks #3362 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3401, it ranks #5 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #12210 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 34012000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 34012000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 61.48% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,005.16 Crore in HSN Code 34012000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,065.38 Cr exceeded exports of ₹60.22 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,005.16 Crore — ranking #12210 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 22.79% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Soap In Other Forms

India's imports under HSN Code 34012000 have grown at 22.79% CAGR, reaching ₹1,065.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 34012000 Contributes 4.38% of Sub-Chapter 3401 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3401, HSN Code 34012000 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 4.38% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 42.43% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 34012000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 34012000 ?

It includes Soap In Other Forms

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Soap In Other Forms?

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 In Other Forms is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Soap In Other Forms?

Under HSN 34012000, Soap In Other Forms attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Soap In Other Forms?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Soap In Other Forms?

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

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.