HSN Codes

Harmonized System of Nomenclature for goods classification

Overview

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is an internationally standardized system for classifying traded products. It’s used by customs authorities worldwide and forms the basis for GST classification of goods in India.

Key Features

• Global Standard: Used by 200+ countries for customs and trade
• Hierarchical: 6-8 digit codes with increasing specificity
• GST Integration: Mandatory for goods classification under GST
• Regular Updates: Revised every 5 years by World Customs Organization

Statistics

Level	Count
Sections	21
Chapters	97
Headings	1,241
Sub-headings	5,224

HSN Structure

8517.12.10
├──┼──┼──┤
│  │  └ National subdivision (India specific)
│  └ Sub-heading (4 digits)
└ Chapter/Heading (4 digits)

Major Sections

Section	Chapters	Description
I	01-05	Live animals, animal products
II	06-14	Vegetable products
III	15	Animal/vegetable fats, oils
IV	16-24	Prepared foodstuffs, beverages
V	25-27	Mineral products
VI	28-38	Chemical products
VII	39-40	Plastics, rubber
VIII	41-43	Leather, skins
XI	50-63	Textiles
XVI	84-85	Machinery, electrical equipment
XVII	86-89	Vehicles, transport equipment
XVIII	90-92	Optical, medical instruments

Common HSN Codes

Code	Description
8471	Computers and data processing equipment
8517	Telephones and communication apparatus
8523	Recording media, software
8528	Monitors, projectors, TVs
8534	Printed circuits
9801	Laboratory equipment

Using HSN in FQL

# Search GST registrations by HSN code
hsncd == '8517'

# Search by HSN description
hsndesc CONTAINS 'telephone'

# Combine with other filters
hsncd == '8517' AND state == 'Maharashtra' AND Status == 'Active'

API Endpoint

Look up HSN codes via the API:

GET /api/reference/hsn
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN