Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants) is classified under HSN heading 3402 (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations…). Main codes: 340231 linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts; 340239 other; 340241 cationic. GST as on 1 November 2026: 18%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
Rates checked on 1 November 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v9, compiled from CBIC notifications
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What is the GST rate on Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants)?
GST on Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants) as on 1 November 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.
| New GST rate | Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | Code | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants) 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. For an invoice dated around a change: GST rate on a past date.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 14 November 2017 | 28% |
| 15 November 2017 | today | 18% |
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) |
|---|---|
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 |
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 |
See all 37 codes on the Chapter 34 page.
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
With aggregate turnover up to ₹5 crore in the previous year, write at least the 4-digit code (3402) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (340231, 340239, 340241, 340242, …) on every tax invoice. The HSN summary in Table 12 of GSTR-1 takes the same digits. Details: invoice rules under Notification 78/2020-Central Tax.
Questions
What is the HSN code for Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants)?
Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants) is classified under HSN heading 3402 (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations…). Main codes: 340231 linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts; 340239 other; 340241 cationic. GST as on 1 November 2026: 18%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
What is the GST rate on Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants)?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants) is 18%, depending on the exact code and how it is sold or supplied (CBIC notification 9/2025-CT(R)). Reference only; check the notification.
Did the GST rate on Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants) change in 2025?
No. GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 did not change the rate entries for Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants).
What was the GST rate on Surfactants (LABSA, non-ionic surfactants) in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 28%.
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