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HSN Mirroring in GST: A Double-Edged Sword for Goods, A Minefield for Services

Goods and Services Tax : While HSN mirroring works for goods, it creates classification errors in services. The key takeaway is that service classification...

April 9, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

HSN Codes Under GST: Concept, Compliance & Risk – A Practitioner’s Note

Goods and Services Tax : GST may appear simplified, but HSN classification remains central to compliance and disputes. Incorrect classification can lead to...

March 20, 2026 762 Views 0 comment Print

HSN Codes in GSTR-1: Are They Mandatory for Grocery Stores?

Goods and Services Tax : A common point of confusion for millions of grocery store owners and other small retailers in India is whether they must include H...

June 8, 2025 5007 Views 2 comments Print

Master Chart on RCM under GST (With Rate and HSN/SAC)

Goods and Services Tax : Explore GST Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) with a master chart detailing applicable services and goods, HSN/SAC codes, rates, and...

June 8, 2025 61887 Views 1 comment Print

Mandatory HSN Code Reporting in GSTR-1/1A from January, 2025 return

Goods and Services Tax : From January 2025, reporting HSN codes in GSTR-1/1A Table 12 is mandatory. Key changes include auto-populated descriptions, dropdo...

January 10, 2025 16080 Views 0 comment Print


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Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 5430 Views 1 comment Print

Advisory on Mandatory reporting of 6 digit HSN codes

Goods and Services Tax : As per Notification No. 78/2020 – Central Tax dated 15th October, 2020,  it is mandatory for taxpayers to mention 6-digit HSN C...

March 10, 2023 35214 Views 0 comment Print

4-digit/6-digit HSN Code under GST

Goods and Services Tax : GST helpdesk is in receipt of some tickets at helpdesk wherein it was reported that certain 6-digit HSN codes are not available in...

April 13, 2021 188154 Views 17 comments Print


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HSN Codes Reporting in Table 12 & Documents Listing in Table 13 of GSTR-1/1A

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN updates GSTR-1/1A reporting. HSN code reporting in Table 12 is mandatory (4/6 digits based on turnover). Table 13 (document d...

May 1, 2025 7485 Views 0 comment Print

GST HSN Code Reporting Updates from January 2025

Goods and Services Tax : GST mandates 4-6 digit HSN code reporting in GSTR-1/1A. Phase 3 starts Feb 2025 with stricter validations for B2B & B2C supplies. ...

January 22, 2025 77196 Views 2 comments Print

HSN Code Reporting in e-Invoice on IRPs Portal

Goods and Services Tax : It is now mandatory for taxpayers to report a minimum of six-digit valid HSN code for their outward supplies having AATO of more t...

March 22, 2023 7026 Views 0 comment Print

Advisory on Revamped Search HSN Code Functionality

Goods and Services Tax : A revamped & enhanced version of Search HSN Functionality has been launched on the GST Portal. The Search HSN functionality ...

January 6, 2022 5856 Views 0 comment Print

Advisory on HSN and GSTR-1 Filing

Goods and Services Tax : Advisory on HSN and GSTR-1 Filing | 26/08/2021 1. In accordance with Notification No. 78/2020 – Central Tax, dated October 15, 2...

August 27, 2021 38007 Views 3 comments Print


Map your HSN code with business process to avoid Tax litigation

August 17, 2021 3228 Views 0 comment Print

What Is HSN and its importance HSN is a short form for Harmonized  System of Nomenclature introduced by the world customs organization in 1988 to identify and classify goods for levying custom duty. HSN avoids goods being classified differently in different custom zones of the various ports, thus bringing certainty to the taxation part of […]

GST Returns, GST Ledgers & HSN Directory- New Functionality

July 18, 2021 23946 Views 3 comments Print

GST Returns- New Functionality i. Moving the records saved in IFF, to later months of same Quarter, by taxpayers under QRMP Scheme Following enhancements have been made for the taxpayers under QRMP Scheme in the Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF): Taxpayers can now MOVE the records saved in their IFF of first month of a quarter […]

HSN code on exempt goods/services and composition Dealer

June 29, 2021 10497 Views 2 comments Print

Dear Friends, Nowadays it’s a big question that HSN/SAC code will be applicable on Exempt Goods / services, Composition registered person. Let’s Discuss this Situation with the provision of Law. Provision of Law Notification No. 78/2020-Center tax Dated: 15/10/2020 Notification No. 12/2017- Central Tax Dated: 28/06/2017 According to Notification No. 78/2020-Center tax Dated : 15/10/2020 […]

Guidance Notes On Mentioning Of HSN & SAC Codes

June 18, 2021 66471 Views 8 comments Print

Guidance Notes On Mentioning Of HSN & SAC Codes And Furnishing The Details Of Nil Rated, Exempted, And Non GST Supplies In FORM GSTR-1w.E.F.1.4.2021-Reg Guidance Notes on supply of Exempted Goods and Services- Whether Mandatory to mention HSN Code &SAC Code on Invoice – How and Where to mention such supply of Exempted Goods and […]

HSN & SAC Code Mandatory in Invoice & Form GSTR-1

June 14, 2021 292602 Views 37 comments Print

HSN & SAC Code Are Mandatory In Invoice And Form GSTR-1 W.E.F.01.04.2021 Brief Notes on mandatory mentioning of HSN & SAC Code in Invoice and Form GSTr-1 as per amendments to GST Law, 2017 w.e.f.01.04.2021. Dear Professional Colleagues, Good Day to you. I have gone through recent changes about mandatory to mention HSN & SAC […]

HSN Code Clarification under GST

May 20, 2021 6318 Views 1 comment Print

Notification No. 88/2020 dated 15.10.2020 (Central Tax) In the said notification w.e.f 01.04.2021 Those Tax Payer whose Aggregate Turnover above Rs.5 Crore during the Financial year (2020-2021), 6 Digit HSN/SAC for Goods & Services to be mentioned in all Type of Tax Invoices. AND Those Tax Payer whose Aggregate Turnover upto Rs.5 Crore during the […]

HSN Reporting Changes From May 2021

May 15, 2021 10899 Views 2 comments Print

HSN Reporting Changes I have in this article attempted to explain the changes in HSN Reporting from May 2021 in GSTR 1, as I feel that many members may have questions in respect of same. This is an effort to address and provide answers to select questions for the benefit of all. Table 12- Reporting […]

12 points to note while filing GSTR-1 from 01st May 2021 onwards

May 1, 2021 175155 Views 21 comments Print

GST – Major Change to be executed in GSTR 1 filed from 1st May 2021 onwards. 1st April 2021 marked the new change for imposition of 4/6/8 digit HSN/SAC codes regarding HSN/ SAC codes as below link. https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/16-bullet-points-gst-hsn-code-requirements.html 12 points need to be noted for the GSTR-1 for the month of April 2021 to be […]

Illustrative List of SAC Code – Chartered Accountants Office

April 15, 2021 117252 Views 1 comment Print

I have been watching lot of questions about use of SAC classifications in several groups. I am enclosing herewith list of illustrative SAC classification of services as applicable from July 1,2017.  Please note that no specific exemption was available for non-quoting of SAC from the day one of GST Act 2017  Note: All users are […]

4-digit/6-digit HSN Code under GST

April 13, 2021 188154 Views 17 comments Print

GST helpdesk is in receipt of some tickets at helpdesk wherein it was reported that certain 6-digit HSN codes are not available in HSN Master/ not accepted on e-invoice/e-Way bill portals.

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