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Razors and blades is classified under HSN heading 8212. 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 Razors and blades?
GST on Razors and blades 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% | 8212 | If you sell razors and razor blades, including blade blanks in strips, GST is 18%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 372 |
GST rate on Razors and blades 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 Razors and blades 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.
8212 Razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks in strips)
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
821210 | Razors |
82121010 | Twin type shaving |
82121090 | Other |
821220 | Safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips |
82122011 | Disposable catridge blades |
82122019 | Other |
82122020 | Safety razor blade blanks, in strips |
821290 | Other parts |
82129000 | Other parts |
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
- Hand tools (hammers, pliers, spanners, screwdrivers)
8203 - Farm hand tools (spades, sickles, hoes)
8201 - Toothbrushes
9603 - Brooms and mops (Jhadu)
9603 - Combs and hair clips
9615 - Plastic household containers and tableware
3924 - Plastic bags and packing containers (Carry bags)
3923 - Aluminium foil
7607 - Paper cups, plates and boxes (Disposables)
4823 - Imitation jewellery (Artificial jewellery)
7117 - Calculators
8470 - Switches, MCBs, sockets and fuses
8536
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.
