HSN / SAC Code Finder
Search the official GST HSN and SAC list by product name or code, or browse by chapter. Free, no signup.
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22,464 HSN and SAC codes from the GST portal list. The list loads when you start searching.
Browse HSN codes by chapter
Goods codes are grouped into chapters 01 to 98. Chapter 77 is reserved for future use, and chapter 98 covers special customs classifications such as project imports. Click a chapter to see its 4-digit headings, then open a heading for its 6- and 8-digit codes.
Browse SAC codes for services
Services use SAC codes starting with 99. Click a group to see its 6-digit codes.
How many HSN digits do you need on an invoice?
| Aggregate turnover in the previous financial year | HSN/SAC digits on tax invoices |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹5 crore | 4 digits (may be omitted on invoices to unregistered buyers, i.e. B2C) |
| More than ₹5 crore | 6 digits, on all tax invoices |
This comes from Notification No. 78/2020-Central Tax, issued under Rule 46 of the CGST Rules. Read the notification (PDF).
HSN in GSTR-1 (Table 12)
Your GSTR-1 also has an HSN-wise summary in Table 12. Following GSTN's 2025 advisories, Table 12 is split into B2B and B2C tabs, the HSN code is selected from a dropdown rather than typed, and the digits required follow the same turnover rule: 4 digits up to ₹5 crore and 6 digits above. See the GST portal advisories for the latest validations. Our step-by-step GSTR-1 guide explains each table.
What do the digits mean?
| Digits | Level | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chapter | 85: Electrical machinery and equipment |
| 4 | Heading | 8517: Telephone sets, including smartphones |
| 6 | Sub-heading (international HS) | 851713: Smartphones |
| 8 | Tariff item (India-specific) | Used in the customs tariff, for imports and exports |
SAC codes for services work the same way: 99 is the services chapter, four digits give the group (for example 9963, accommodation and food services) and six digits the specific service (for example 996331, restaurant services).
Tips for choosing the right code
- Search with the material or function of the product (for example “footwear” rather than a brand or local name).
- Read the full description, including what is excluded. The same item can fall under different codes depending on what it is made of or how it's packed.
- Check the rate for your exact code after GST 2.0; rates for many items changed on 22 September 2025.
- If you're unsure, ask your tax adviser. A wrong HSN can mean the wrong rate and mismatches in GSTR-1.
Data source: the GST portal's HSN/SAC master list (Excel, file dated 9 September 2025, sheets HSN_MSTR and SAC_MSTR), obtained via the open-source gst-master-data mirror. We fixed seven entries where Excel had dropped a leading zero or added a space, and removed their duplicates. Codes and descriptions are shown as published. This tool is for guidance only.
Put the right HSN on every bill, automatically
In VelBooks GST billing software, you save the HSN/SAC code and GST rate once on each item. Every invoice then carries the right code, and your HSN summary for GSTR-1 is ready when you need it.
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