Q3HSN Code 3402
Organic surface-active agents (other than soap)
Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3400
GST rate
| Sulphonated castor oil, fish oil or sperm oil | 5% |
| Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 [other than Sulphonated castor oil, fish oil or sperm oil] | 18% |
Codes under 3402
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3402 11 | Anionic | Varies |
| 3402 11 10 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: anionic: silicone surfactant | Varies |
| 3402 11 90 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: anionic: other | Varies |
| 3402 12 00 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: cationic | Varies |
| 3402 13 00 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: non-ionic | Varies |
| 3402 19 00 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: other | Varies |
| 3402 20 | Preparations put up for retail sale | Varies |
| 3402 20 10 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 preparations put up for retail sale: washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | Varies |
| 3402 20 20 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 preparations put up for retail sale: cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | Varies |
| 3402 20 90 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 preparations put up for retail sale: other | Varies |
| 3402 31 | Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts | Varies |
| 3402 39 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3400 › Other | Varies |
| 3402 41 | Cationic | Varies |
| 3402 42 | Non-ionic | Varies |
| 3402 49 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3400 › Other | Varies |
| 3402 50 | Preparations put up for retail sale | Varies |
| 3402 90 | Organic surface-active agents (other than soap), surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3400 › Other | Varies |
| 3402 90 11 | Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents. | Varies |
| 3402 90 12 | Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | Varies |
| 3402 90 20 | Sulphonated or sulphated or oxidized or chlorinated castor oil, sulphonated or sulphated or oxidized or chlorinated fish oil, sulphonated or sulphated or oxidized or chlorinated sperm oil, sulphonated or sulphated or oxidized or chlorinated neats foot oil | Varies |
| 3402 90 30 | Penetrators | Varies |
| 3402 90 41 | Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | Varies |
| 3402 90 42 | Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | Varies |
| 3402 90 51 | Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | Varies |
| 3402 90 52 | Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | Varies |
| 3402 90 91 | Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | Varies |
| 3402 90 92 | Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a basis of soap or other organic surface active agents | Varies |
← Chapter 34: Soap, detergents, waxes and candles
Related HSN codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for organic surface-active agents (other than soap)?
The HSN code for organic surface-active agents (other than soap) is 3402, under Chapter 34 (Soap, detergents, waxes and candles).
What is the GST rate on organic surface-active agents (other than soap)?
It depends on the specific item: sulphonated castor oil, fish oil or sperm oil is 5%; organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401 [other than sulphonated castor oil, fish oil or sperm oil] is 18%.
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 Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.