The HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code for Dettol hand wash, which is classified under soaps and organic surface-active products, is 3401. This code includes various types of soaps and hand washes.
Here’s a breakdown:
- 34: Soap, organic surface-active agents,
washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared
waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles,
modeling pastes, “dental waxes” and dental preparations with a basis of
plaster
- 01: Soap; organic surface-active products
and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, molded
pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding, felt,
and nonwovens, impregnated, coated, or covered with soap or detergent
For GST purposes in India, the GST rate for
products classified under HSN code 3401 is 18%.