HSN Code (Harmonized System of Nomenclature)

HSN Code stands for ‘Harmonized System of Nomenclature. HSN is used uniformly across the world. HSN was developed by World Customs Organization (WCO).

Length of HSN Code

HSN Code is a 6-digit code to classify products in a structured way across the world.

HSN Code in India

India is a member of the World Customs Organization (WCO). Hence, the HSN code is followed uniformly in India in line with the rest of the world.

Why is HSN Code important?

HSN Codes help to uniformly classify goods and tax rates. Usage of HSN helps to minimize the cost and simplify the customs procedure.

HSN-wise summary

India is a member of the World Customs Organization (WCO). Hence, the HSN code is followed uniformly in India in line with the rest of the world.

Chapter Nos.	Description of HSN code

Chapter 1	Live Animals and poultry
Chapter 2	Animal Meat and edible offals
Chapter 3	Fish, fillets and other aquatic animals meat
Chapter 4	Honey, Eggs and Dairy Products
Chapter 5	Inedible animal products (unspecified)
Chapter 6	Flowers, Live trees and plants
Chapter 7	Vegetables
Chapter 8	Fruits
Chapter 9	Tea, coffee, spices
Chapter 10	Cereals and Grains
Chapter 11	Milling Industry Products
Chapter 12	Medicinal Plants, seeds and fruits
Chapter 13	Lac, Gums, Resins, vegetable SAP and other extracts
Chapter 14	Vegetable products and materials (unspecified)
Chapter 15	Oils, Fats, Vegetable and Animal products
Chapter 16	Fish and aquatic vertebrates meat (Prepared/Preserved)
Chapter 17	Sugar, sugar confectionery and bubble gums
Chapter 18	Cocoa and Cocoa products
Chapter 19	Pastry, pizza, bread, waffles
Chapter 20	Fruits, Juices, Jams and Jellies
Chapter 21	Tea, coffee and other edible preparations
Chapter 22	Non-alcoholic beverages, Spirit and Vinegar
Chapter 23	Residual starch products, meals, and pellets
Chapter 24	Tobacco and tobacco products
Chapter 25	Salts and Marbles
Chapter 26	Mineral ores and concentrates
Chapter 27	Coal, Petroleum and other fossil fuels
Chapter 28	Gases and Inorganic Chemicals
Chapter 29	Hydrocarbons
Chapter 30	Blood and Pharma products
Chapter 31	Fertilizers and unspecified products
Chapter 32	Colouring and Tanning products
Chapter 33	Cosmetics and oils
Chapter 34	Soaps and waxes
Chapter 35	Glues and Enzymes
Chapter 36	Industrial explosives and fireworks
Chapter 37	Photographic and cinematographic goods
Chapter 38	Chemicals and clinical wastes
Chapter 39	Plastic products
Chapter 40	Rubber and rubber products
Chapter 41	Skins and rawhides
Chapter 42	Leather products: Bags, wallets, and handbags
Chapter 43	Raw and artificial fur products
Chapter 44	Wood products and Wood charcoal
Chapter 45	Natural and Shuttlecock Cork
Chapter 46	Basketware, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; wickerwork and manufacturers of Straw
Chapter 47	Wood Pulp
Chapter 48	Paper, Paperboard, Newsprint
Chapter 49	Printed Books, Newspapers and Postal goods
Chapter 50	Silk
Chapter 51	Fine, woolor coarse animal hair; woven fabric andhorse hair yarn
Chapter 52	Cotton
Chapter 53	paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn and Other vegetable textile fibres
Chapter 54	Man-made filaments
Chapter 55	Man-made staple fibres
Chapter 56	Cables,ropes, felt and nonwovens,cordage, wadding; special yarns; twine and articles thereof
Chapter 57	Carpets and other textile floor coverings
Chapter 58	Fabrics of tufted textile, lace; tapestries,trimmings; embroidery
Chapter 59	Coated and laminated textile fabrics, special woven fabrics,
Chapter 60	Knitted or crocheted fabrics
Chapter 61	Accessories of clothing knitted or crocheted and articles of apparel
Chapter 62	Clothing accessories not knitted or crochetedand articles of apparel
Chapter 63	Other textile articles, sets, worn clothing and rags,worn textile articles
Chapter 64	Footwear, gaiters, and parts of such articles
Chapter 65	Headgear parts thereof
Chapter 66	Umbrellas, walking stick and accessories
Chapter 67	Wigs, artificial flowers, false beards
Chapter 68	Cement, Plaster, mica and construction materials
Chapter 69	Bricks and ceramic products
Chapter 70	Glass and glassware products
Chapter 71	Gold, silver, diamond, pearls and other precious metals
Chapter 72	Iron, steel, Iron rods and non-alloy products
Chapter 73	Railway tracks, iron tube, Containers, nails, needles and sanitary wares
Chapter 74	Copper and copper alloy products
Chapter 75	Nickel and nickel alloy products
Chapter 76	Aluminium and aluminium products
Chapter 77	(Reserved for possible future use)
Chapter 78	Lead, lead foils and sheets
Chapter 79	Zinc bars,Zinc dust and sheets
Chapter 80	Tin, tin bars and profiles
Chapter 81	Cobalt, Magnesium, Bismuth and other base metals
Chapter 82	Agricultural tools, cutlery, razors and knives
Chapter 83	Padlocks, bells, safe deposit lockers and base metal products
Chapter 84	Industrial tools and machinery
Chapter 85	Electrical and electronic products
Chapter 86	Railway machinery and locomotives
Chapter 87	Motor vehicles
Chapter 88	Aircrafts, satellites, parachutes
Chapter 89	Boats, ships, cargo vessels
Chapter 90	Artificial organs, Medical equipment, monitoring systems, photographic, cinematographic accessories, lens and opticals fibres
Chapter 91	Watches and clocks
Chapter 92	All Musical Instruments
Chapter 93	Arms and Military weapons
Chapter 94	Lighting, furniture and household products
Chapter 95	Electronic toys, sports goods and gaming consoles
Chapter 96	Pens, pencils, educational equipments and smoking pipes
Chapter 97	Arts and Antiques
Chapter 98	Passenger baggage, laboratory chemical and project imports
Chapter 99	Services