HSN code for shampoo.
Shampoo is classified under HSN code 3305 (PREPARATIONS FOR USE ON THE HAIR). GST is 5% or 18% depending on the exact product — the table below shows which notification entry covers what.
This heading covers all types of preparations and products designed specifically for use on hair, including shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, hair masks, styling products, hair dyes, and treatments. These are cosmetic or toiletry products formulated to cleanse, condition, style, treat, or color hair.
gst rates for shampoo
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Mehendi paste in cones | Sch I S.No 779/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Hair oil, shampoo | Sch I S.No 2459/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
| 18% | 9% + 9% | Preparations for use on the hair [other than mehendi paste in cones, hair oil, shampoo] | Sch II S.No 629/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 3305 code page → · chapter 33 — Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic
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