The HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) code for dishwashing liquid falls under heading 3402. This heading covers organic surface-active agents (other than soaps), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations), and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401.
Here is a description:
34: Soaps, 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 on a plaster basis
02: Organic surface-active agents (other than soaps); Surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations), and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than heading 3401
Specifically, dishwashing liquid may be classified under:
3402.20: Preparations put up for retail sale
For GST purposes in India, the GST rate for goods classified under HSN code 3402.20 is generally 18%.
