GST Rate Finder: type an item in plain words — toothpaste, cement, पनीर, சிமெண்ட், hotel room — or an HSN/SAC code such as 3306 or 9963. Each result shows the GST rate in force today, the CGST and SGST split, any cess, the rate before GST 2.0 where it changed, and the CBIC notification entry it comes from.
Find the GST rate
Reference only: confirm the entry in the cited CBIC notification before you invoice. Exemptions for particular buyers (such as CSD canteens or exports) and the rate on past dates are in the app.
GST rates after GST 2.0 (from 22 September 2025)
| Rate | Typical goods and services |
|---|---|
| Nil | Fresh milk, curd, paneer, fresh fruit and vegetables, salt, unpacked cereals and atta, books; many services such as healthcare and education |
| 5% | Packed food items, toothpaste and toilet soap, footwear up to ₹2,500, fertilisers, many medicines; restaurants and hotel rooms up to ₹7,500 a day without ITC |
| 18% | Most other goods: cement, paints, electronics, ACs, TVs, small cars and two-wheelers up to 350 cc; most services |
| 40% | Pan masala, tobacco products, aerated sugary drinks, larger cars and motorcycles above 350 cc |
| 3% / 1.5% / 0.25% | Gold, silver and jewellery (3%); cut diamonds (1.5%) and rough diamonds and precious stones (0.25%) |
The exact rate depends on the HSN/SAC code and the entry's conditions (for example packed and labelled or loose). Search the item above for the entry that applies, or see the GST rates of 268 common items.
Why other websites may show a different rate
GST 2.0 (Notifications 9/2025 and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate)) replaced most rate schedules on 22 September 2025, but many rate charts online still show the old rates. For example toothpaste moved from 18% to 5%, toilet soap from 18% to 5%, cement from 28% to 18% and air conditioners from 28% to 18%. This finder shows the rate in force today, the old rate where it changed, and the notification for each. See all GST 2.0 rate changes (old vs new).
How to use the GST rate on an invoice
- Within your state: charge CGST and SGST (or UTGST), each half of the GST rate — 18% is 9% + 9%.
- To another state: charge IGST at the full rate.
- Code on the invoice: turnover up to ₹5 crore — at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B invoices; above ₹5 crore — 6 digits on all invoices (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax). See what is HSN code.
- Codes without the rate? Browse the HSN code list, SAC code list and GST state codes.
GST rates by trade
- Kirana and grocery shops
- Supermarkets and department stores
- Hardware and building material shops
- Electrical shops
- Construction contractors and builders
- Real estate developers and property dealers
- Petrol bunks and fuel stations
- Textile, garment and footwear shops
- Electronics and mobile shops
- Restaurants, hotels and caterers
- Sweet shops and namkeen stalls
- Bakeries and cake shops
- Fruit and vegetable shops
- Dairy and milk shops
- Meat, chicken and fish shops
- Medical stores and pharmacies
- Stationery and book shops
- Auto parts shops and garages
- Salons and beauty parlours
- Jewellery shops
- Furniture and home furnishing shops
- Fertiliser, seed and pesticide shops
- Transporters and logistics firms
- CAs, lawyers, consultants and IT firms
Questions
How do I find the GST rate of an item?
Type the item name (for example cement, paneer or hotel room) or its HSN/SAC code in the finder above. It lists the matching codes with the GST rate in force today, the CGST and SGST split, any cess, and the CBIC notification and entry number. Confirm the entry in the notification before you invoice.
What are the GST rates after GST 2.0?
From 22 September 2025 most goods are taxed at 5% or 18%, with 40% for a short list such as pan masala, tobacco products and large cars, Nil for exempt goods, 3% for gold and silver and 0.25% or 1.5% for diamonds and precious stones. The 12% and 28% slabs for most goods were removed.
Why do websites show different GST rates for the same item?
Many rate charts still show the rates from before GST 2.0. For example, toothpaste moved from 18% to 5% and cement from 28% to 18%. This finder shows the rate in force today and, where it changed, the rate before 22 September 2025.
Can I see the GST rate on a past date?
This page shows today's rates. For the rate on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification that applied then, use the free BooksOn HSN app.
Is this an official government GST rate finder?
No. It is a free reference tool by ARISHIMETO Technologies Private Limited, compiled from CBIC rate notifications. The official notifications are on cbic-gst.gov.in; always confirm the entry there.
