Guidebook on mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) codes unveiled by Piyush GoyalPiyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, released the Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes p...
21 Sep, 2025, 03.56 PM IST
DRI initiates inquiry against Maruti Suzuki over incorrect HSN code of imported partMaruti Suzuki India is under investigation by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for incorrect HSN code usage and incorrect paym...
21 Feb, 2024, 02.14 PM IST
India working to develop HSN codes for certain varieties of riceOfficials said that India is in the process of developing new Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN) codes for specific rice varieties to ...
14 Feb, 2024, 09.58 AM IST
Looking at developing HSN codes for certain varieties of rice: OfficialAccording to a presentation of the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), they are working on separat...
13 Feb, 2024, 04.46 PM IST
ET Explainer: What's in a number? A lot when it is numerical code HSNIn India, declaring a 4-digit HSN code is mandatory on goods and services tax (GST) invoices by businesses with turnover up to Rs 5 crore a...
12 Dec, 2023, 03.10 PM IST
Government cracks the code to track recycled textiles tradeThe textiles ministry has kick-started the process to create separate tariff codes - called HSN (harmonised system of nomenclature) codes i...
01 Dec, 2023, 12.41 AM IST
Govt contract winners must share all details for GST assessment: SCThe Supreme Court also held that it is the responsibility of the bidder to quote the correct Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN) code a...
24 Aug, 2022, 12.07 AM IST
HS 2022- How the change may affect trade, GST and its impact on the upcoming budgetHSN 2022 has been prepared to clarify several high-profile product streams to recognise the change in trade patterns.
25 Jan, 2022, 12.33 PM IST
All you need to know about HSN codeThe Finance Ministry has said that businesses with a turnover of more than Rs 5 crore have to show a six digit HSN number.
30 Jul, 2021, 01.46 PM IST
Common tariff code glitch creates minor roadblock for mask exportsSmriti Irani-led textiles ministry has initiated talks with commerce ministry on how to address the issue. “The issue is all masks have the...
06 May, 2020, 11.30 PM IST
High duty on non-categorised imports: Piyush GoyalCommerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has warned against imports under the 'others' category and said that within a month, high duty ...
16 Jan, 2020, 07.52 AM IST
Govt will put restrictions on imports of products under 'others' category: Piyush GoyalIn trade parlance, every product is categorised under an HSN code (Harmonised System of Nomenclature).It helps in systematic classification...
15 Jan, 2020, 06.06 PM IST
Textiles minister Smriti Irani calls for innovation in tech textiles sectorIn order to help the potential investors to enter into technical textiles, ministry has set up Focus Incubation Centres (FIC), Irani said.
30 Jan, 2019, 06.42 AM IST
Levy 1.25% GST on jewellery sector: GJF urges governmentOver the past few months, the GJF has met Jaitley, Revenue Secretary, finance ministers of more than 15 states, VAT & GST commissioners, to...
14 Apr, 2017, 08.38 PM IST
- Common tariff code for goods next fiscal
States planning to unveil a common tariff code for classification of goods may now be able to operationalise it only in the next fiscal.
21 May, 2008, 12.06 AM IST
- India adheres to harmonised system of nomenclature
India, being a WTO member, now adheres to the world body’s harmonised system of nomenclature (HSN) for classification of goods for purposes...
07 Jan, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- VAT call: States plan uniform tariff codes
After drawing flak from all quarters over the deviation in rates, states have got into the act to bring about some uniformity and standardi...
02 Oct, 2006, 12.31 AM IST