HSN 3402
18% GST
HSN Code 3402 — Detergents
HSN code 3402 covers organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3400. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 3402 (detergents) is taxed at 18% GST. This code falls under Chapter 34 — Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Lubricating Preparations, Artificial Waxes, Prepared Waxes, Polishing Or Scouring Preparations, Candles And Similar Articles, Modelling Pastes, "Dental Waxes" And Dental Preparations With A Basis Of Plaster.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule · HSN reporting rules per CBIC (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN 3402 at a glance
| HSN Code | 3402 |
| Description | ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS (OTHER THAN SOAP), SURFACE-ACTIVE PREPARATIONS, WASHING PREPARATIONS (INCLUDING AUXILIARY WASHING PREPARATIONS) AND CLEANING PREPARATIONS, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING SOAP, OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADING 3400 |
| GST Rate (GST 2.0) | 18% |
| Chapter | Chapter 34 — Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Lubricating Preparations, Artificial Waxes, Prepared Waxes, Polishing Or Scouring Preparations, Candles And Similar Articles, Modelling Pastes, "Dental Waxes" And Dental Preparations With A Basis Of Plaster |
| Heading | 3402 |
GST rate per the CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07. HSN classification per the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.
Sub-classifications under HSN 3402
37 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 3402 (detergents). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.
| HSN Code | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 340211 | Anionic | 18% |
| 340220 | Preparations put up for retail sale | 18% |
| 340231 | Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonic Acids And Their Salts | 18% |
| 340239 | Other | 18% |
| 340241 | Cationic | 18% |
| 340242 | Non-Ionic | 18% |
| 340249 | Other | 18% |
| 340250 | Preparations Put Up For Retail Sale | 18% |
| 340290 | Other: | 18% |
| 34021110 | Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Whether Or Not Containing Soap, Other Than Those Of Heading 3401 Organic Surface-Active Agents, Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale: Anionic: Silicone Surfactant | 18% |
| 34021190 | Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Whether Or Not Containing Soap, Other Than Those Of Heading 3401 Organic Surface-Active Agents, Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale: Anionic: Other | 18% |
| 34021200 | Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Whether Or Not Containing Soap, Other Than Those Of Heading 3401 Organic Surface-Active Agents, Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale: Cationic | 18% |
| 34021300 | Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Whether Or Not Containing Soap, Other Than Those Of Heading 3401 Organic Surface-Active Agents, Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale: Non-Ionic | 18% |
| 34021900 | Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Whether Or Not Containing Soap, Other Than Those Of Heading 3401 Organic Surface-Active Agents, Whether Or Not Put Up For Retail Sale: Other | 18% |
| 34022010 | Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Whether Or Not Containing Soap, Other Than Those Of Heading 3401 Preparations Put Up For Retail Sale: Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Having A Basis Of Soap Or Other Organic Surface Active Agents | 18% |
| 34022020 | Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Whether Or Not Containing Soap, Other Than Those Of Heading 3401 Preparations Put Up For Retail Sale: Cleaning Or Degreasing Preparations Not Having A Basis Of Soap Or Other Organic Surface Active Agents | 18% |
| 34022090 | Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Whether Or Not Containing Soap, Other Than Those Of Heading 3401 Preparations Put Up For Retail Sale: Other | 18% |
| 34023100 | Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonic Acids And Their Salts | 18% |
| 34023900 | Other | 18% |
| 34024100 | Cationic | 18% |
| 34024200 | Non-Ionic | 18% |
| 34024900 | Other | 18% |
| 34025000 | Preparations Put Up For Retail Sale | 18% |
| 34029011 | Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Having A Basis Of Soap Or Other Organic Surface Active Agents. | 18% |
| 34029012 | Cleaning Or Degreasing Preparations Not Having A Basis Of Soap Or Other Organic Surface Active Agents | 18% |
| 34029019 | Other | 18% |
| 34029020 | Sulphonated Or Sulphated Or Oxidized Or Chlorinated Castor Oil, Sulphonated Or Sulphated Or Oxidized Or Chlorinated Fish Oil, Sulphonated Or Sulphated Or Oxidized Or Chlorinated Sperm Oil, Sulphonated Or Sulphated Or Oxidized Or Chlorinated Neats Foot Oil | 18% |
| 34029030 | Penetrators | 18% |
| 34029041 | Washing Preparations (Including Auxiliary Washing Preparations) And Cleaning Preparations, Having A Basis Of Soap Or Other Organic Surface Active Agents | 18% |
| 34029042 | Cleaning Or Degreasing Preparations Not Having A Basis Of Soap Or Other Organic Surface Active Agents | 18% |
Showing 30 of 37 sub-codes — search the HSN Code Finder for the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for detergents?
The HSN code for detergents is 3402, under Chapter 34 (Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Lubricating Preparations, Artificial Waxes, Prepared Waxes, Polishing Or Scouring Preparations, Candles And Similar Articles, Modelling Pastes, "Dental Waxes" And Dental Preparations With A Basis Of Plaster).
What is the GST rate on detergents?
Under GST 2.0, HSN 3402 (detergents) is taxed at 18% GST.
Which chapter does HSN code 3402 belong to?
HSN 3402 belongs to Chapter 34 of the HSN classification — Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Lubricating Preparations, Artificial Waxes, Prepared Waxes, Polishing Or Scouring Preparations, Candles And Similar Articles, Modelling Pastes, "Dental Waxes" And Dental Preparations With A Basis Of Plaster.
Is the HSN code 3402 mandatory on invoices for detergents?
Yes. To bill detergents under GST, businesses with turnover above Rs. 5 crore must show the 6-digit HSN code on all B2B and B2C invoices; those up to Rs. 5 crore use the 4-digit HSN (3402) on B2B invoices. TallyPrime auto-applies the correct HSN code and GST rate on every invoice.
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