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Detergent and washing powder is classified under HSN heading 3402. GST as on 26 October 2026: 5% or 18%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Detergent and washing powder?
GST on Detergent and washing powder as on 26 October 2026: 5% or 18%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 5% | 3402 | If you sell sulphonated castor oil, fish oil or sperm oil, GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 252 |
| 18% | 18% | 3402 | Detergents, washing and cleaning preparations and surface-active agents (not soap) are taxed at 18%; sulphonated castor, fish or sperm oil is not covered. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 67 |
GST rate on Detergent and washing powder since 1 July 2017
The rate in force in each period, for old invoices, amended returns and audits. Each change came with a CBIC notification; the rate on any exact date is in the app.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 14 November 2017 | 5% or 28% |
| 15 November 2017 | today | 5% or 18% |
The GST rate on Detergent and washing powder is set by the CBIC rate notification entry that covers it. It can depend on how the goods are sold, for example packed and labelled or loose, and many rates changed with GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
3402 Organic 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
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
340211 | Anionic |
34021110 | Organic 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: anionic: silicone surfactant |
34021190 | Organic 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: anionic: other |
34021200 | Organic 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 |
34021300 | Organic 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 |
34021900 | Organic 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 |
340220 | Preparations put up for retail sale |
34022010 | Organic 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 preparations put up for retail sale: washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents |
34022020 | Organic 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 preparations put up for retail sale: cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents |
34022090 | Organic 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 preparations put up for retail sale: other |
340231 | Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts |
34023100 | Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts |
340239 | Other |
34023900 | Other |
340241 | Cationic |
34024100 | Cationic |
340242 | Non-ionic |
34024200 | Non-ionic |
340249 | Other |
34024900 | Other |
340250 | Preparations put up for retail sale |
34025000 | Preparations put up for retail sale |
340290 | Other |
34029011 | Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents. |
34029012 | Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents |
34029019 | Other |
34029020 | Sulphonated or sulphated or oxidized or chlorinated castor oil, sulphonated or sulphated or oxidized or chlorinated fish oil, sulphonated or sulphated or oxidized or chlorinated sperm oil, sulphonated or sulphated or oxidized or chlorinated neats foot oil |
34029030 | Penetrators |
34029041 | Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents |
34029042 | Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents |
34029049 | Other |
34029051 | Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents |
34029052 | Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents |
34029059 | Other |
34029091 | Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents |
34029092 | Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents |
34029099 | Other |
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Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
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Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
