HSN code finder. Describe it in plain words.
Type what you are shipping, like “cotton t-shirts” or “solar panels”, and see the likely 8-digit HSN codes from the Indian Customs Tariff, with the headline duty and the import and export policy for each.
Data last updated: 21 October 2026
From product to HSN code, in three steps.
Four questions that decide the code
Material decides the chapter for most goods: a cotton shirt and a polyester shirt have different codes. Include the main material in your search.
Machines and electronics are classified by their function. Search for what it does (“pump”, “charger”, “router”) rather than a brand or model name.
Parts often have their own lines, usually ending in “parts”. If you ship parts, add the word “parts” to your search.
Clothing is split between Chapter 61 (knitted) and Chapter 62 (woven). A T-shirt is usually knitted; a formal shirt is usually woven.
Questions people ask
What is an HSN code?+
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is the international system for classifying goods. The first 6 digits are the same worldwide; India adds 2 more to make the 8-digit ITC(HS) or Customs Tariff code used on bills of entry, shipping bills and GST invoices.
Is the HSN code the same for import, export and GST?+
The 8-digit code is the same in the Customs Tariff and ITC(HS) for import and export. GST invoices usually show 4, 6 or 8 digits depending on turnover, but they follow the same structure.
Why do I get several possible codes?+
Many products can sound alike in words but fall in different chapters depending on material, function or whether they are parts. The finder shows every line that matches your words; the right one is the line whose full description, read with the chapter notes, fits your goods.
Can I rely on the code the finder suggests?+
No. It is a starting point for guidance only. The code you declare is your responsibility, and a wrong code can cost you duty, penalties or export benefits. Ask a licensed customs broker to confirm, or apply for an advance ruling if the case is unclear.
What does Restricted or Prohibited mean?+
This is the ITC(HS) import or export policy for the code. Free means no licence is needed under that policy. Restricted needs a DGFT authorisation or must meet conditions. Prohibited cannot be imported or exported. State trading means only notified state agencies may trade it.
Where does the data come from?+
The Indian Customs Tariff (First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as amended, including Budget 2026 changes) and the DGFT ITC(HS) 2022 import and export policy schedules, as on the date shown under the results.
Disclaimer and limitation of liability
This finder suggests likely codes for guidance only. It does not tell you the correct classification for your goods, and YAM Logistics Pvt. Ltd. accepts no legal responsibility for any use of it.
- For guidance only. The HSN Code Finder (the “Tool”) is provided free of charge by YAM Logistics Pvt. Ltd. (“YAM”) for general information and guidance. The codes it shows are suggestions only, found by matching the words you type against the descriptions in the Customs Tariff.
- Not a classification ruling or professional advice. Results are not a classification ruling, a customs assessment or legal, tax or other professional advice. Classification is decided by applying the General Rules for the Interpretation of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, the Section and Chapter Notes and the HSN Explanatory Notes to the actual goods, and finally by the proper officer of Customs. A word match in the Tool does not mean the goods fall under that code.
- The code you declare is your responsibility. Under self-assessment, the importer or exporter is responsible for the correct classification declared in the bill of entry or shipping bill. A wrong code can lead to short-levy, interest, penalty, confiscation, or the denial or recovery of drawback, RoDTEP and other benefits. For a binding decision, apply to the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings.
- The data may be incomplete or out of date. The Tool is based on publicly available government sources (the Customs Tariff and ITC(HS) import and export policy) as on the dates stated on this page. Codes, descriptions, rates and policy change through the Finance Act and new notifications, and the Tool may not reflect recent amendments. Duty and policy shown next to a code are headline figures only and do not include exemptions, conditions, anti-dumping or other duties, or the requirements of other regulators. Errors may also arise in the source documents or in converting them.
- No warranty. The Tool and its results are provided “as is” and “as available”, without any warranty, express or implied, including as to accuracy, completeness, currency or fitness for a particular purpose.
- No liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, YAM, its directors, employees and agents accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense of any kind, whether direct, indirect or consequential, including any duty, interest, penalty, fine, redemption fine, confiscation, demurrage, detention, refund or incentive denied or recovered, or loss of profit, arising from any use of or reliance on the Tool or its results.
- Verify before you act. Before you import, export, quote a price, sign a contract or file a bill of entry or shipping bill, verify the classification with the official sources (CBIC, ICEGATE and DGFT) and with a licensed customs broker.
- Our advice on your shipment is separate. Using the Tool does not create a client relationship with YAM. If you engage YAM, our advice on your specific goods is given separately in writing and is governed by our standard terms of business.
- Governing law. This disclaimer is governed by the laws of India. Courts at New Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction. By using the Tool you accept this disclaimer.