Q3HSN Code 3006
Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter
GST rate
| Animal or Human Blood Vaccines | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical goods specified in Note 4 to this Chapter i.e. Sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials (including sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns) and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics; sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable; Waste pharmaceuticals (other than contraceptives); Ostomy appliances including pouch or flange, stoma adhesive paste, barrier cream, irrigator kit, sleeves, belt, micro-pore tapes | 5% |
| All types of contraceptives | Nil |
Codes under 3006
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3006 10 | Sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials (including sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns) and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure, sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents, sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable: | Varies |
| 3006 10 10 | Sterile, surgical catgut and similar sterile suture materials (including sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns) and sterile tissue adhesives for wound closure | Varies |
| 3006 10 20 | Sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents, sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable | Varies |
| 3006 20 00 | Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter blood grouping reagents | Varies |
| 3006 30 | Opacifying preprations for x-ray examinations,diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient | Varies |
| 3006 30 00 | Opacifying preprations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient | Varies |
| 3006 40 | Dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements | Varies |
| 3006 50 | First-aid boxes and kits | Varies |
| 3006 60 | Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides: | Varies |
| 3006 60 10 | Based on hormones | Varies |
| 3006 60 20 | Based on other products of heading 2936 | Varies |
| 3006 60 30 | Based on spermicides | Varies |
| 3006 70 | Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments | Varies |
| 3006 80 00 | Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter waste pharmaceuticals | Varies |
| 3006 91 | Appliances identifiable for ostomy use | Varies |
| 3006 92 | Waste pharmaceuticals | Varies |
| 3006 93 | Placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits for a recognised clinical trial, put up in measured doses | Varies |
← Chapter 30: Medicines, vaccines and pharmaceutical products
Related HSN codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter?
The HSN code for pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter is 3006, under Chapter 30 (Medicines, vaccines and pharmaceutical products).
What is the GST rate on pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter?
It depends on the specific item: animal or human blood vaccines is 5%; pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter i.e. sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials (including sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns) and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics; sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable; waste pharmaceuticals (other than contraceptives); ostomy appliances including pouch or flange, stoma adhesive paste, barrier cream, irrigator kit, sleeves, belt, micro-pore tapes is 5%; all types of contraceptives is Nil.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.