Shampoo HSN Code: Classification for Different Types of Hair Care Products
Shampoo is a common personal care item sold in bottles, sachets and dispenser packs. In GST it is grouped under preparations for use on hair. A correct shampoo HSN code helps cosmetic traders and salons charge the proper tax rate.
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Shampoo HSN Code Classification and GST Rates
Here are some commonly used HSN codes and GST rates for this category
| Section | |
|---|---|
| Section No | 6 |
| Section Title | Guide to HSN Section 06 |
| Section Description | PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES |
| Chapter | |
|---|---|
| Chapter No | 33 |
| Chapter Title | Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations |
| Chapter Description | Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations |
4 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3305 | Preparations for use on the hair | 5% |
8 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 33051010 | Shampoos | Containing Spirit | 18% |
| 33051090 | Other Shampoos | 18% |
| 33052000 | Hair Straightening and Waving Preparations | 18% |
| 33053000 | Hair Lacquers | 18% |
| 33059011 | Other | Hair Oil | 18% |
| 33059019 | Other Hair Oil | 18% |
| 33059020 | Brilliantines (Spirituous) | 18% |
| 33059030 | Hair Cream | 18% |
| 33059040 | Hair Dyes (Natural, Herbal, Synthetic) | 18% |
| 33059050 | Hair Fixers | 18% |
| 33059090 | Other Hair Preparations | 18% |
* GST rates may change as per government notifications
How Anti Dandruff and Organic Shampoo are Classified under HSN?
Anti dandruff shampoos are still treated as hair preparations even though they have active ingredients for scalp care. In normal trade practice they remain under the same HSN as regular shampoos in heading 3305.
Organic or herbal shampoos also remain in the same heading when their main purpose is to clean hair. The presence of natural ingredients alone does not usually change the HSN classification.
Differences Between Hair Shampoo and Other Hair Care Products
Hair oil, hair serum and styling gels are also under hair preparations but may use different subheadings. The main use and presentation decide whether a product is treated as shampoo or some other hair preparation.
For example, a product sold mainly as a hair treatment oil will follow the subheading for hair oil and not the one for shampoo.
GST and Its Impact on Shampoo Products
Most shampoos attract GST at 18 percent on their sale value. This rate applies on local sales as well as imports, whether the product is branded or unbranded.
Correct HSN coding in invoices and GST returns ensures that input tax credit for retailers, salons and distributors is not blocked during verification.
