HSN code directory
HSN Code 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles
Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes
All 8-digit HSN codes under this heading
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 30051010 | Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer: adhesive guaze |
| 30051020 | Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer: adhesive tape |
| 30051090 | Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer: other |
| 30059010 | Other: cotton wool, medicated |
| 30059020 | Other: poultice of kaolin |
| 30059030 | Other: lint, medicated |
| 30059040 | Other: bandages |
| 30059050 | Other: burn therapy dressing soaked in protective gel |
| 30059060 | Other: micro pores surgical tapes |
| 30059070 | Other: corn removers and callous removers |
| 30059090 | Other: other |
GST rate guide for this chapter
Medicines and drugs were reduced to 5% from 22 September 2025, and 33 life-saving drugs plus certain cancer and rare-disease drugs are exempt. Bandages, wadding and diagnostic kits are generally taxed at 5%.
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Frequently asked questions
How many digits of the HSN code must I show on a GST invoice?
Businesses with aggregate turnover of up to ₹5 crore in the previous year must show at least a 4-digit HSN code on B2B invoices. Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must show a 6-digit code on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.
What is the difference between an HSN heading and an 8-digit HSN code?
The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits are the heading and 6 digits are the subheading under the international Harmonized System. India adds 2 more digits for a more precise tariff item, giving the 8-digit code used in customs and GST.
What happens if I use the wrong HSN code?
A wrong HSN code can lead to tax being charged at the wrong rate, mismatches in GSTR-1 and the HSN summary, and notices with interest and penalty. If you are unsure about classification, a CA can review it before you file.
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