3401 HSN Code: Soap; organic surface-active products

HSN Sub Chapter 3401 represents Soap; organic surface-active products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Soap; organic surface-active products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 3401, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Soap; organic surface-active products.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 3401

GST Rate for Soap; organic surface-active products under HSN Code 3401. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

34

HSN Code

3401

HSN Description

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

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 3401

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Soap; organic surface-active products.

Tariff HSN

34011110

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34011120

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34011190

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34011911

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34011919

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34011920

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34011930

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34011941

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34011942

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34011990

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34012000

Description

Soap in other forms

Tariff HSN

34013011

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34013012

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34013019

Description

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

Tariff HSN

34013090

Description

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 Sub-Chapter 3401 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

₹1,374 Cr

+1.61% vs FY 2023-24

0.0371% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2,511 Cr

+98.32% vs FY 2023-24

0.0412% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,137 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #968 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 34

FY 2024-25

15.09%

Share of Chapter 34’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 20.16% of Chapter 34’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 34

FY 2024-25

#2 of 7

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 34

Import-side rank: #3 of 7

At a glance

9.50%

Export CAGR

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

#334

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+34.76%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

15.09%

Contribution to Ch. 34

Share of Chapter 34 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 3401

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 #331

Balance

−142.51

Exports

797.20 ₹ Cr

0.0347% share

— YoY

18.41% of Ch. 34

Imports

939.71 ₹ Cr

0.0262% share

— YoY

14.54% of Ch. 34

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #316

Balance

+64.57

Exports

828.96 ₹ Cr

0.0375% share

+3.98% YoY

18.59% of Ch. 34

Imports

764.39 ₹ Cr

0.0228% share

−18.66% YoY

12.61% of Ch. 34

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #284

Balance

−201.11

Exports

1,117.13 ₹ Cr

0.0519% share

+34.76% YoY

21.30% of Ch. 34

Imports

1,318.24 ₹ Cr

0.0452% share

+72.46% YoY

19.27% of Ch. 34

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #356

Balance

−932.38

Exports

1,018.48 ₹ Cr

0.0325% share

−8.83% YoY

15.91% of Ch. 34

Imports

1,950.86 ₹ Cr

0.0427% share

+47.99% YoY

20.60% of Ch. 34

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #362

Balance

−811.32

Exports

1,136.93 ₹ Cr

0.0314% share

+11.63% YoY

15.26% of Ch. 34

Imports

1,948.25 ₹ Cr

0.0339% share

−0.13% YoY

17.82% of Ch. 34

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #333

Balance

+86.38

Exports

1,352.45 ₹ Cr

0.0374% share

+18.96% YoY

16.41% of Ch. 34

Imports

1,266.07 ₹ Cr

0.0225% share

−35.02% YoY

12.82% of Ch. 34

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #334

Balance

−1,136.59

Exports

1,374.29 ₹ Cr

0.0371% share

+1.61% YoY

15.09% of Ch. 34

Imports

2,510.88 ₹ Cr

0.0412% share

+98.32% YoY

20.16% of Ch. 34

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

9.50% /yr

Imports

17.80% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 34 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹9,110.16 Cr

Import

₹12,455.40 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,345.24

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3401 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 9.50% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3401 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹797.20 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,374.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3401 Ranked #334 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3401 ranks #334 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 34, it ranks #2 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #968 of 1233.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3401 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3401 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 34.76% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,136.59 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3401 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,510.88 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,374.29 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,136.59 Crore — ranking #968 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 17.80% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Soap; organic surface-active products

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3401 have grown at 17.80% CAGR, reaching ₹2,510.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3401 Contributes 15.09% of Chapter 34 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 7 subchapters under Chapter 34, HSN Sub-Chapter 3401 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 15.09% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 20.16% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 3401 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 3401

It includes Soap; organic surface-active products

What should my invoice and records include for Soap; organic surface-active products?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Soap; organic surface-active products?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Soap; organic surface-active products is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

How are warranty replacements of Soap; organic surface-active products handled?

If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.

Any import/export nuance for Soap; organic surface-active products?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Soap; organic surface-active products?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

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.

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