3402Heading (4-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 3402 – Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing…

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

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HSN Code

3402

Chapter

34

Digits

4-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 3402?

HSN code 3402 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-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 organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing… must quote HSN 3402 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 3402

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
Heading3402organic 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 for HSN 3402

Goods under HSN 3402 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
340211anionic
34021200organic 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
34021300organic 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
34021900organic 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
340220preparations put up for retail sale
340231linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts
340239other
340241cationic
340242non-ionic
340249other
340250preparations put up for retail sale
340290other:

HSN Code 3402 — FAQs

What is HSN code 3402?

HSN code 3402 classifies "Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing…" 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 3402?

3402 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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 3402?

Goods under HSN 3402 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 Organic Surface-Active Agents (Other Than Soap), Surface-Active Preparations, Washing….

Which chapter does HSN code 3402 belong to?

HSN 3402 belongs to Chapter 34 — Soap, Organic Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations,…, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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