The HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature)
code for a general store would depend on the specific goods or services
provided by the store, as HSN codes are assigned to specific products or types
of services rather than types of businesses. Each product sold in a general
store would have its own HSN code. Here are some examples of HSN codes for
common items that might be sold in a general store:
Common
Items and Their HSN Codes:
- Groceries:
- Rice: 1006
- Wheat: 1001
- Pulses (e.g., lentils, chickpeas): 0713
- Sugar: 1701
- Salt: 2501
- Personal Care Products:
- Soap: 3401
- Shampoo: 3305
- Toothpaste:
3306
- Household Cleaning Products:
- Dishwashing liquid:
3402
- Detergent powder:
3402
- Packaged Food Items:
- Biscuits: 1905
- Chocolates:
1806
- Stationery Items:
- Pens: 9608
- Notebooks:
4820
- Miscellaneous Items:
- Batteries:
8506
- Light bulbs:
8539
SAC Codes
for Services (if applicable):
If the general store provides any services
(e.g., repair services, tailoring, etc.), those would fall under SAC (Service
Accounting Codes) such as:
- Retail services including online retail: 996211
- Repair services:
998719
- Salt: HSN Code 2501, GST Rate: NIL
- Chilly: HSN Code 0904, GST Rate: 5%
- Cumin (Jeera): HSN Code 0909, GST Rate: 5%
- Anise (Sonf): HSN Code 0909, GST Rate: 5%
- Sugar: HSN Code 1701, GST Rate: 5%
- Khandsari: HSN Code 1701, GST Rate: 5%
- Coffee: HSN Code 0901, GST Rate: 5%
- Tea: HSN Code 0902, GST Rate: 5%
- Black Pepper (Kali Mirch): HSN Code 0904, GST Rate: 5%
- Cinnamon (Dal Chini): HSN Code 0906, GST Rate: 5%
- Clove (Long): HSN Code 0907, GST Rate: 5%
- Nutmeg (JayFal): HSN Code 0908, GST Rate: 5%
- Mace (Javitri): HSN Code 0908, GST Rate: 5%
- Cardamoms (Ilayachi): HSN Code 0908, GST Rate: 5%
- Black Cumin (Kalonji): HSN Code 0909, GST Rate: 5%
- Dry Ginger (Sonth): HSN Code 0910, GST Rate: 5%
- Saffron (Kesar): HSN Code 0910, GST Rate: 5%
- Turmeric (Haldi): HSN Code 0910, GST Rate: 5%
- Thyme (Ajwain): HSN Code 0910, GST Rate: 5%
- Methi: HSN Code 0910, GST Rate: 5%
- Amchur: HSN Code 0910, GST Rate: 5%
- Natural Gum (Gond): HSN Code 1301, GST Rate: 5%
- Bay Leaves (Tejpatta): HSN Code 0910, GST Rate: 5%
- Other Spices (Anny Masale): HSN Code 0910, GST Rate: 5%
- Butter: HSN Code 0405, GST Rate: 12%
- Desi Ghee: HSN Code 0405, GST Rate: 12%
- Cheese: HSN Code 0406, GST Rate: 12%
- Condensed Milk: HSN Code 0402, GST Rate: 18%
- Indian Katha: HSN Code 1404, GST Rate: 18%
- Tapioca (Sabudana): HSN Code 1903, GST Rate: 5%
- Rusks and Toasted Bread (Rask, Tost): HSN Code 1905, GST Rate: 5%
- Mangodi/Soya Badi: HSN Code 2106, GST Rate: 12%
- Detergent Cake: HSN Code 3401, GST Rate: 18%
- Detergent Powder: HSN Code 3402
