How to search the HSN code of goods or services on the GST Portal

HSN CODE REQUIREMENT

To search an HSN code of specific goods or services on the GST Portal, perform following steps:

Disclaimer: Any person can use this feature for searching the HSN or Service Classification Code by entering the description of goods or services. It is only an assistance provided to the user and does not constitute legal or professional advice and therefore, shall carry no legal force. For any further clarification, GST Authorities may be contacted.

1. Access the URL www.gst.gov.in. The GST Home page is displayed. Login to the GST Portal with valid credentials. Click the Services > User Services > Search HSN Code option.

Note: You can search for a particular HSN Code of specific goods or services, in pre-login mode on the GST Portal, by Navigating to Services > User Services > Search HSN Code option.

2. The Search HSN Code page is displayed.

Note: You can click the Download HSN in Excel Format link to download the HSN details in an excel format.

3. In the Search HSN Chapter by Name or Code field, enter the first three characters of HSN Chapter name or code of the goods or services you want to search. You must type minimum three alphabets (Name of goods/service) or three numeric values (first three value of HSN/Service Classification Code) to be able to search for particular goods or services.

Note: Only after a valid HSN/Service Classification Code is being entered and goods or services is selected from the list displayed, the SEARCH button is enabled.

4. Select the goods or services from the list displayed.

5. Click the SEARCH button.

6. The search results are displayed in Chapter Head, HSN Code and Related HSN Codes section. The Related HSN Codes section displays all the related codes available in 4, 6 or 8 digits. You can click the HSN code hyperlink to view further details.

Note: You can search for a particular HSN or Service Classification Code in pre-login mode also, using the same navigation as post-login.

7. The details are displayed.

Source: GST Portal

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