--- title: "HSN Code for Shaving Cream/Gel | HSN 34013012 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 34013012 related to Shaving Cream/Gel with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34013012/" --- # HSN Code 34013012: Shaving Cream/Gel - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 34013012 ? It includes Shaving Cream/Gel ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Shaving Cream/Gel? 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 Shaving Cream/Gel is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Shaving Cream/Gel; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Shaving Cream/Gel? 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 Shaving Cream/Gel? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How much GST applies to Shaving Cream/Gel? Under HSN 34013012, Shaving Cream/Gel attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Shaving Cream/Gel? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 34013012 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹2 Cr (+32.76% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1 Cr (+27.16% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4801 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3401: 0.11% of its exports; import side 0.04% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3401: #13 of 15 by export value; import-side #9 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 14.04% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #7839 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +572.73% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3401: 0.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 34013012 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.09% | 5.99 | 0.0002% | — | 0.64% | −5.29 | #7913 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −15.71% | 0.07% | 4.17 | 0.0001% | −30.38% | 0.55% | −3.58 | #8069 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −81.36% | 0.01% | 2.18 | 0.0001% | −47.72% | 0.17% | −2.07 | #9183 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +572.73% | 0.07% | 2.47 | 0.0001% | +13.30% | 0.13% | −1.73 | #8260 | | FY 2022-23 | 1.14 | 0.0000% | +54.05% | 0.10% | 1.45 | 0.0000% | −41.30% | 0.07% | −0.31 | #7989 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.16 | 0.0000% | +1.75% | 0.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −44.14% | 0.06% | +0.35 | #8111 | | FY 2024-25 | 1.54 | 0.0000% | +32.76% | 0.11% | 1.03 | 0.0000% | +27.16% | 0.04% | +0.51 | #7839 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 14.04%/yr, imports -25.43%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 34013012 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 14.04% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 34013012 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.04% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.70 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.54 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 34013012 ranked #7839 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 34013012 ranks #7839 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3401, it ranks #13 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #4801 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 34013012 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 34013012 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 572.73% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.51 Crore in HSN Code 34013012 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.54 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.51 Crore — ranking #4801 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -25.43% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Shaving Cream/Gel India's imports under HSN Code 34013012 have grown at -25.43% CAGR, reaching ₹1.03 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 34013012 contributes 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 3401 exports — ranked #13 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3401, HSN Code 34013012 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #9). ## 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 | | #13 | HSN Code 34013012: Shaving Cream/Gel (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |