A quick reference for the categories online sellers list most — plus a free finder for anything not on the list.
Most marketplace sellers operate in a handful of categories. Below are commonly used HSN headings and indicative GST rates. Always confirm your exact product with the HSN Code Finder, because rates vary by material, price point and use.
| Product | HSN | Indicative GST |
|---|---|---|
| T-shirts (cotton) | 6109 | 5% / 12% by price |
| Sarees | 5407 / 5208 | 5% |
| Footwear | 6403 / 6404 | 12% / 18% by price |
| Handbags | 4202 | 18% |
| Product | HSN | Indicative GST |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile phones | 8517 | 18% |
| Chargers & cables | 8504 / 8544 | 18% |
| Headphones | 8518 | 18% |
| Power banks | 8507 | 18% |
| Product | HSN | Indicative GST |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | 3304 | 18% |
| Scented candles | 3406 | 12% |
| Stationery | 4820 | 12% / 18% |
| Kitchenware (steel) | 7323 | 12% / 18% |
Your category also affects where you should hold stock and register. If you use Amazon FBA or Flipkart FBF, you may need GST in multiple states — see our guide to how many GST registrations you need and use the Multi-state GST Checker.
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Yes — apparel and footwear, for example, have price-based rate breaks. The finder shows the rate for your exact item.
In the product listing's tax/compliance fields. Use the same code on your invoices and in GSTR-1.
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