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Toothpaste is classified under HSN heading 3306. 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 Toothpaste?
GST on Toothpaste 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.
Changed with GST 2.0 (22 September 2025): 18% → 5% (3306); 12% → 5% (33061010); 18% → 5% (33062000). Many rate charts online still show the old rate. All GST 2.0 rate changes.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 5% | 3306 | If you sell toothpaste, GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 246 |
| 18% | 18% | 3306 | Mouthwash, denture fixatives and other oral hygiene products are taxed at 18%; tooth powder, toothpaste and dental floss are not covered. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 63 |
| 12% | 5% | 33061010 | If you sell tooth powder, GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 247 |
| 18% | 5% | 33062000 | If you sell dental floss (yarn for cleaning between the teeth), GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 248 |
GST rate on Toothpaste 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 | 12%, 18% or 28% |
| 15 November 2017 | 21 September 2025 | 12% or 18% |
| 22 September 2025 | today | 5% or 18% |
The GST rate on Toothpaste 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.
3306 Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
330610 | Dentifrices |
33061010 | In powder |
33061020 | In paste |
33061090 | Other |
330620 | Yarn used to clean between the teeth kg. (dental floss) |
33062000 | Yarn used to clean between the teeth kg. (dental floss) |
330690 | Other |
33069000 | 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 - Cosmetics (Makeup)
3304 - Perfume (Scent)
3303 - 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.
