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Perfume (Scent) is classified under HSN heading 3303. It is also called attar. GST as on 26 October 2026: 18%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Perfume (Scent)?
GST on Perfume (Scent) as on 26 October 2026: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | 3303 | If you sell perfumes and toilet waters, GST is 18%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 60 |
GST rate on Perfume (Scent) 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 | 28% |
| 15 November 2017 | today | 18% |
The GST rate on Perfume (Scent) 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.
3303 Perfumes and toilet waters
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
330300 | Perfumes and toilet waters |
33030010 | Eau-de-cologne |
33030020 | Rose water |
33030030 | Keora water |
33030040 | Perfumes and perfumery compounds not containing spirit (excluding aqueous distillates) |
33030050 | Perfumes containing spirit |
33030060 | Spirituous toilet preparations not elsewhere specified or included |
33030090 | Other |
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.
Other common items
- Shampoo
3305 - Toothpaste
3306 - Cosmetics (Makeup)
3304 - Agarbatti (incense sticks)
3307 - Hair oil
3305 - Shaving cream and deodorants
3307 - Candles
3406 - Matches (Matchbox)
3605 - Medicines
3004 - Vaccines
3002 - Fertilisers (Urea)
31 - Insecticides (Pesticide)
3808
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.
