Meaning of HSN Code Posted on 10 June 2022 Category : HSN Codes for GST HSN CODES for GST purpose HSN Number for GST Find HSN number or Service tariff code for GST Click here to know GST rate on Goods and Services The full form of HSN means Harmonized System Nomenclature. This post explains about HSN codes classification in to two digit HSN code, 4 digit HSN codes, 6 digit HSN codes and 8 digit HSN Code number. HSN code number is widely used in many countries to classify goods for taxation purpose, claiming benefits etc. Harmonized System of Nomenclature number for each commodity is accepted by most of the countries and the said HSN code remains same for almost all goods. However, HSN number used in some of the countries varies little, based on the nature of goods classified. In India, when implementing GST, all goods are classified based on HSN number for GST purpose. At present, HSN number is mainly used for classifying goods to compute Value Added Tax in India. The same classification code (HSN) is adopted for classifying Goods and Service Tax, GST. When preparing Tax Invoice for GST, the HSN number must be mentioned on GST invoice. HSN Code, How many digits? 2 digit HSN code, 4 Digit HSN code, 6 digit HSN number or 8 digit HSN code? About 21 groups of HSN codes are classified. These 21 sections of HSN codes are sub classified in to 99 Chapters of HSN code. Each Chapter can be named as two digit HSN number. Again each two digit HSN number is sub classified to 4 digit HSN code. Based on such 4 digit HSN codes, the sub classification is done as 6 digit HSN code. As per Harmonized System of Nomenclature accepted world wide, normally 6 digit HSN code is accepted worldwide. However, in most of the countries additional two digit HSN code is added at last part of such HSN code number to sub classify 6 digit HSN code number. HSN codes are mainly used for taxation purpose especially for Import and Export worldwide. As explained, 6 digit HSN code is accepted for Export and Import calculation of duties and levies worldwide. However in India and some of the countries, 8 digit HSN codes are used for computation of Tax for Import and Export. The above information describes about HSN codes and its classification as 2 digit HSN code, 4 digit HSN codes, 6 digit HSN codes and 8 digit HSN codes. Find HSN number or Service tariff code for GST Click here to know GST rate on Goods and Services GST Exemption list of goods and services GST registration guidelines Indian GST Laws How to export your goods? Useful Information Hyperlinks: Registration procedures and formalities to obtain GSTIN How many digits in GSTIN under Goods and Service Tax registration Would multiple registration be allowed under Goods and Service Tax (GSTIN)? Procedure for obtaining Registration number of GSTIN Procedures to get GST Registration number for IT exempted proprietorship firms. 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The role of Export Inspection Agency in Pre-shipment Inspection & Quality Control The role of Reserve Bank of India The Role of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Negotiation procedures and formalities of export bills Non receipt of Cargo Arrival Notice, Can importer sue against shipping company OBJECTIVES OF CUSTOMS CONTROL for EXPORT GOODS OBL not released OBL not surrendered no telex release Comments alagarsamy: On 10 January 2017 HSN CODE FOR PULSE&GRAMS,GEROJERY bibhash: On 11 February 2017 what is the hsn code-pulses,flours,karyana goods acordig to gst govindaraj: On 29 April 2017 i required HSN Code for Rental services DHEERAJ KUMAR: On 20 May 2017 LIST OF EXEMPTED GOODS UNDER GST ACT IS NOT FOUND BY HSN CODE WISE IF ANYONE COULD GUIDE ME OR SHOW ME THE WAY HOW TOGET THE LIST praveen gupta: On 23 May 2017 i required HSN Code for stationery items Bhavik Jayswal: On 10 June 2017 I want HSN code for ayurvedic, medical & general products that I am trading in retail medical sivakumar: On 16 June 2017 service : man power supply agency serives C B Laddha: On 24 June 2017 Like to know following HS Code for Evaporative Air Coolers, Spares for Evaporative Air coolers, Cooling Pdas, Green house Exhaust Fans What shall be GST rates for executing turn key contract of Installation of Evaporative Air Cooling system which includes- Supply Fabrication Installation og Galvanised Steel sheet Ducting, Air Coolers, etc balakrishnan: On 29 June 2017 please can i get HSN no for automotive plastic moulded components, metal and plastic components, only metal component sanjay d. chitale: On 29 June 2017 filter paper filter bag filter elements rubber hoses pipe pneumatic items we request to you pl send us hsn code Akhileshwar gopinath jha: On 29 June 2017 How to get hsn code S SUKUMARAN: On 03 July 2017 HS code for Granite Blocks/Tiles/polished is 68022310. Is the HSN code also same for the above commodity vinay: On 06 July 2017 hsn code for glass cloths and check cloths praveen : On 08 July 2017 Dear Sir, Pls confirm How can send end customer Electrical item for Sample Returnable basis commercial Value Zero ramakrishnan: On 09 July 2017 HSN CODE FOR GST TAX PURPOSE BUT NOT BAKERY PRODUCT ITEAMS CLARIFICATION sai equipment: On 22 July 2017 i want hsn code for dairy equipments , like storage tank, weigh bowl , dump tank, balance ank, etc sharmina rahaman: On 25 July 2017 Airconditioning business repair and maintenance which HSN code to be applicable pl intimate. S.SELVAM: On 07 August 2017 ( Harmonized System Nomenclature ) tamil meaning pushpendra kumar rai sbi : On 10 August 2017 i want hsn code for rent on premises N.Sadashiva: On 31 August 2017 1) If the Registered supplier of goods / services is not mentioned the service receivers GSTIN in the Bill generated by Service provider. Can we account it, in our books and claim for input credit from the govt. 2) If the Service provider is not mentioned Service receiver GST # in the bill during a particular month and same is updated after 4 months later. Can the bills, whatever we have accounted prior to 4 months, for those Do we get the input credit. N.Sadashiva: On 31 August 2017 Normally, If we talk about Mobile charges from Bharti Airtel,Vadofone etc.... We will receive a post paid bill stating the the period of usages, Assume 09.06.2017 to 08.07.2017 and bill dated is 18.07.2017 for Amt of Rs. 1500/- and they are charging the GST for full amount of the bill. My Question is : GST is w.e.f from 1st July onwards, But how the mobile companies can charge GST for the period of 09.06.2017 to 30.06.2017 ? Do we need to accept and pay the bill amt fully or Ask for a Bill to bifurcate into two different bills for June and July ? Paranichandiran: On 31 August 2017 Hsn code require for organic manure (biocompost) white chowk: On 31 July 2018 HSN Code Rate (%) Atiya: On 15 March 2019 How many digit of HSN CODE is for import of goods? rakesh Sharma: On 23 July 2019 Our First Level importer is mentioning 4 Digit HSN number on the Invoice, whereas our end customer based in SEZ & having GST/ LUT exemption wants us mentioned the 8 Digit HSN code on our invoice. We are reselling the IT software licenses. I need help & clarification as how to handle this situation. David Fernandez: On 30 July 2019 I wish yo import a timber frame for my house cannot find the approprate code. Does anyone know?