Cosmetics HSN Code List with Applicable GST Rates
The HSN Code for Cosmetics helps classify beauty and personal-care products under GST. Cosmetics may include makeup products, skincare preparations, hair-care products, perfumes, and other cosmetic preparations. Different products can have different HSN classifications depending on their composition, purpose, and product category.
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HSN Code & GST Rate List for Cosmetics
Showing 10 of 10 HS codes| HSN Code | Description | HS Code | Description | GST% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3304 | Beauty and make-up items along with skin care goods, including sunscreen and suntan preparations (medicines not covered). Manicure and pedicure products are also included. | 33049930 | Moisturising lotion. Products covered: body lotion and other cosmetic items. | 18% |
| 33049990 | Other beauty and skin care goods. Products covered: nose mask, body wash, chia seeds, herbal tea, FMCG goods, shower gel, dalhan, aloe vera, ayurvedic cosmetics, body scrub, gulal, hand sanitiser, rise, silver bullion. | 18% | ||
| 3307 | Shaving goods such as pre-shave and aftershave items, personal deodorants, bath and shower products, hair removers, and other perfumery, toilet or cosmetic preparations not listed elsewhere. Room fresheners, whether perfumed or having disinfectant action, are also covered. | 330790 | Hair removing products and other perfumery, toilet or cosmetic preparations not listed elsewhere. | 5% |
| 33079090 | Other cosmetic and toilet preparations not listed elsewhere. Products covered: Odonil, cat litter, car freshener. | 5% | ||
| 5601 | Wadding made of textile materials and its articles; textile fibres up to 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps. Wadding soaked, coated or covered with medicines, or packed for retail medical, surgical, dental or veterinary use, and goods soaked, coated or covered with perfume, cosmetics or soap are not covered. | 560121 | Cotton wadding and articles made of cotton. Sanitary towels, tampons, napkins, baby napkin liners and similar sanitary goods are excluded, as are items soaked or coated with medicines, packed for retail medical, surgical, dental or veterinary use, or soaked, coated or covered with perfume, cosmetics, soap or detergent. | 12% |
| 560122 | Wadding and articles made of man-made fibres. Sanitary towels, tampons, napkins, baby napkin liners and similar sanitary goods are excluded, as are items soaked or coated with medicines, packed for retail medical, surgical, dental or veterinary use, or soaked, coated or covered with perfume, cosmetics, soap or detergent. | 12% | ||
| 9603 | Brooms and brushes, including brushes that work as parts of machines, appliances or vehicles; hand-operated floor sweepers without motors; mops and feather dusters; ready knots and tufts for making brooms or brushes; paint pads and rollers; squeegees made of rubber or similar soft material. | 960330 | Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes used to apply cosmetics. Products covered: plastic brush. | 5% |
| 96033020 | Brushes made for applying cosmetics. Products covered: blender, plastic brush. | 5% | ||
| 9616 | Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays along with their mounts and heads; powder puffs and pads used for applying cosmetics or toilet preparations. | 961620 | Powder puffs and pads used for applying cosmetics or toilet preparations. | 18% |
| 0810 | Other mixtures of odoriferous (fragrance-giving) substances of the kind used in the food and drink industry. Products covered: elaichi. | 08107000 | Other cosmetic and toilet preparations not listed elsewhere. Products covered: Odonil, cat litter. | 0% |
Disclaimer: The GST rates and HSN codes listed above are compiled from the latest CBIC notifications and NIC's GST e-Invoice system master codes, to the best of our knowledge. Rates are subject to change based on the Government of India and GST Council updates. RegisterKaro is not liable for any discrepancies or decisions made based on this information. For the most accurate and updated "16th October 2020" of GST and cess rates, please visit the official CBIC website. Need help with GST registration or filing? Talk to a RegisterKaro expert.
Understanding the Cosmetic HSN Code and applicable GST rate on cosmetics helps manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and importers maintain accurate invoices and GST records. The correct classification should be checked according to the product description and applicable GST schedule.
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Everything you need to know about the HSN code and GST rate for Cosmetics.
The HSN code for beauty products depends on the type and composition of the product. Beauty and make-up preparations, skincare products, sunscreen, manicure and pedicure preparations are generally covered under HSN heading 3304. The exact 8-digit HSN code can vary by product. Businesses should check the product description and applicable GST classification before using the HSN code for beauty products on invoices.
