34Chapter (2-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 34 – Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Lubricating Preparations,…

Full GST classification for Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Lubricating Preparations,… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

34

Chapter

34

Digits

2-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 34?

HSN code 34 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Lubricating Preparations,… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 34 — Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations,…, which is part of Section VI: Chemical Products. Every GST-registered business supplying soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations,… must quote HSN 34 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 34

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter34soap, 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

GST rate for HSN 34

Goods under HSN 34 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
3401soap, organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap, organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent
3402organic 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
3403lubricating preparations (including cutting-oil preparations, bolt or nut release preparations, anti-rust or anti-corrosion preparations and mould release preparations, based on lubricants) and preparations of a kind used for the oil or grease treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials, but excluding preparations containing, as basic constituents,70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals
3404artificial waxes and prepared waxes
3405polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal, scouring pastes and powders and similar preparations (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics or cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered with such preparations), excluding waxes of heading 3403
3406candles, tapers and the like
3407modelling pastes, including those put up for children's amusement, preparations known as "dental wax" or as "dental impression compounds", put up in sets, in packings for retail sale or in plates, horseshoe shapes, sticks or similar forms, other preparations for use in dentistry, with a basis of plaster (of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate)

HSN Code 34 — FAQs

What is HSN code 34?

HSN code 34 classifies "Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Lubricating Preparations,…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 34 (Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations,…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 34?

34 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 34?

Goods under HSN 34 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Lubricating Preparations,….

Which chapter does HSN code 34 belong to?

HSN 34 belongs to Chapter 34 — Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations,…, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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