HSN code list by chapter

HSN Code List Chapter 34: Soap, washing preparations, waxes and candles

Toilet soap was reduced to 5% from 22 September 2025, and candles are taxed at 5%. Detergents, lubricants and polishes are generally taxed at 18%.

HSN headings in this chapter

3401

Soap

3402

Organic surface-active agents (other than soap)

3403

Lubricating preparations

3404

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes

3405

Polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture,floors

3406

Candles, tapers and the like

3407

Modelling pastes, including those put up for children’s

How to read an HSN code

An HSN code is read from left to right. The first 2 digits are the chapter, the first 4 digits are the heading, 6 digits are the subheading and the full 8 digits are the tariff item used in India for customs and GST. Open a heading to see every 8-digit code under it.

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