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.
Look up any HSN or SAC code and its GST rate on any date since 1 July 2017, with the CBIC notification — in the free BooksOn HSN app. Works offline, no ads.
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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 rate list 2026: slabs after GST 2.0
| 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%) |
These slabs have applied since 22 September 2025 (pan masala and most tobacco products at 40% from 1 February 2026). Changes to a few entries are in force from 1 November 2026 (57th GST Council; Notifications 2/2026 to 10/2026-Central Tax (Rate)): retreaded tractor tyres 5% (18% up to 31 October 2026), psyllium seeds (isabgol) Nil, and delivery through an e-commerce app or website, other than post and courier, 5% without ITC (18% up to 31 October 2026). Hotel rooms up to ₹7,500 a day and restaurants stay at 5% but, from the same date, may take limited ITC on the same service bought from another supplier. See GST rate changes 2026.
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 377 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
- Engineering and fabrication units
- Tool rooms and tool dealers
- Auto and two-wheeler component makers
- Plastic moulding units
- Electrical equipment makers
- Electronics manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Chemical manufacturers and dealers
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 GST Rate Finder on this page. 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 (Notifications 9/2025 and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate)) most goods are taxed at 5% or 18%, with a 40% rate for a short list such as large cars, sugary aerated drinks and caffeinated drinks. Pan masala, cigarettes and most tobacco products stayed at 28% plus compensation cess until 31 January 2026 and are at 40% from 1 February 2026 (Notification 19/2025-Central Tax (Rate)). Exempt goods are Nil, gold and silver 3%, and diamonds and precious stones 0.25% or 1.5%. 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 (22 September 2025). 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 the rates in force today. For the rate on any date since 1 July 2017, use the free BooksOn HSN app for Android, which shows the notification that applied on that date.
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 rate notifications are published by CBIC at cbic-gst.gov.in; always confirm the entry there.