Shampoo & Hair CareHSN Code & GST Rate
The HSN code for shampoo & hair care is 3305, and the GST rate is 5%.
Preparations for use on the hair — shampoo, hair oil, conditioner and hair colour.
HSN code
3305
GST rate
5%
Check your exact product. This rate is right for the usual case, but sub-headings under 3305 can differ — material, packaging or product claims can move an item to another slab.
The mistake sellers make with 3305
Hair care is the category where published sources diverge most, partly because the September 2025 slab change moved items and partly because medicated and cosmetic hair products are treated differently. Anti-dandruff and anti-hairfall products with therapeutic positioning are a genuine grey area. Verify before bulk-pricing.
Where 3305 splits
The 4-digit heading is what most sellers report, but it divides further. If you report 6 or 8 digits, these are the branches under 3305:
| Code | Covers |
|---|---|
| 3305 10 | Shampoos |
| 3305 30 | Hair lacquers |
| 3305 90 | Other hair preparations including oils |
What this looks like on an invoice
| Taxable value | ₹299.00 |
|---|---|
| CGST @ 2.5% | ₹7.48 |
| SGST @ 2.5% | ₹7.48 |
| Invoice total | ₹313.95 |
A ₹299 bottle of hair oil sold within your state. On an interstate sale the same ₹14.95 is charged as a single IGST line instead of the CGST/SGST split.
Selling this on a marketplace
Hair oil is one of the most-sold personal care items on Indian marketplaces and one of the most price-sensitive. A rate error here compresses an already-thin margin.
Once the code is settled, the GST calculator will add or remove GST from any price, and the profit calculators show what you actually keep after marketplace fees.
If a rate you found elsewhere does not match this page, check the date on it. The 12% and 28% slabs were removed on 22 September 2025 — see the full before-and-after slab table.
Common questions
What is the HSN code for shampoo & hair care?+
The HSN code for shampoo & hair care is 3305, and the GST rate is 5%. Preparations for use on the hair — shampoo, hair oil, conditioner and hair colour.
What is the GST rate on shampoo & hair care?+
Under the slab structure effective 22 September 2025, shampoo & hair care under HSN 3305 attracts 5% GST. On a sale within your own state this splits into CGST and SGST at half each; on an interstate sale it is charged as a single IGST amount.
What is the most common mistake with HSN 3305?+
Hair care is the category where published sources diverge most, partly because the September 2025 slab change moved items and partly because medicated and cosmetic hair products are treated differently. Anti-dandruff and anti-hairfall products with therapeutic positioning are a genuine grey area. Verify before bulk-pricing.
How many digits of HSN should I put on my invoice?+
3305 is the 4-digit heading. Depending on your turnover you may need to report 6 or 8 digits, and exports need the full 8-digit tariff item. Check the current requirement for your turnover band on the GST portal.
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