Q3HSN Code 9619
Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers)
Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles,of any material
GST rate
| Sanitary towels (pads) or sanitary napkins | Nil |
| Tampons | Nil |
| Napkins and napkin liners for babies | 5% |
| Clinical diapers | 5% |
| Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material › Other | 5% |
Codes under 9619
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9619 00 | Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material: | 18% |
| 9619 00 10 | Sanitary towels (pads) or sanitary napkins | Nil |
| 9619 00 20 | Tampons | Nil |
| 9619 00 30 | Napkins and napkin liners for babies | 5% |
| 9619 00 40 | Clinical diapers | 5% |
← Chapter 96: Pens, buttons, brushes and other manufactured articles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers)?
The HSN code for sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers) is 9619, under Chapter 96 (Pens, buttons, brushes and other manufactured articles).
What is the GST rate on sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers)?
It depends on the specific item: sanitary towels (pads) or sanitary napkins is Nil; tampons is Nil; napkins and napkin liners for babies is 5%; clinical diapers is 5%; sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material › other is 5%.
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. 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.