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HSN summary in GSTR-1: how to fill it correctly

The HSN summary is where invoice-level codes roll up. Get it right and your GSTR-1 sails through.

By the Launch My Office team · Updated 2026-06-22 · 5 min read

GSTR-1 includes an HSN-wise summary of your outward supplies. It must reconcile with the HSN codes on your invoices, so consistency from invoice to summary is everything.

What the summary needs

Digit requirements

The number of HSN digits depends on turnover — 4 digits up to ₹5 crore, 6 digits above. See HSN on invoices for the full rule. Use the HSN Code Finder to lock codes per product.

Keeping it matched

  1. Assign one HSN per SKU and reuse it everywhere.
  2. Roll invoice lines into HSN groups for the summary.
  3. Check totals tie to your GSTR-1 invoice data.
  4. Fix any mismatch before filing.
The most common HSN-summary error is a code that differs between the invoice and the summary. Standardise codes in your product master to eliminate it.

Why it matters

HSN mismatches are a frequent trigger for scrutiny notices. A clean, consistent summary keeps your filings boring — which is exactly what you want.

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Frequently asked questions

How many HSN digits in the GSTR-1 summary?

Four digits up to ₹5 crore turnover, six digits above. Exports need eight.

Why must the HSN summary match invoices?

Because the department reconciles them. Differences between invoice HSN and the summary can trigger notices.

How do I avoid HSN errors?

Assign one verified HSN per product (via the HSN Code Finder) and reuse it across invoices and the summary.

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