KC BillingHSN codes for hardware shop items
The codes a hardware shop uses most, in one list. Use it to fill your item list, then get it confirmed by your CA.
The list
| Item | HSN heading | Usual GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hinges, tower bolts, aldrops, door handles, door closers, drawer channels, cabinet and furniture fittings, castors | 8302 | 18% |
| Locks, padlocks, mortise locks, cylinders, keys | 8301 | 18% |
| Screws, bolts, nuts, washers, rivets (iron or steel) | 7318 | 18% |
| Nails, tacks, staples (iron or steel) | 7317 | 18% |
| Wire mesh, netting, fencing (iron or steel) | 7314 | 18% |
| Chains | 7315 | 18% |
| Hammers, screwdrivers, chisels and other hand tools | 8205 | 18% |
| Pliers, cutters, files, tin snips | 8203 | 18% |
| Spanners and wrenches | 8204 | 18% |
| Hand saws and saw blades | 8202 | 18% |
| Drill bits and other bits for tools | 8207 | 18% |
| Electric hand tools: drill, grinder, cutter | 8467 | 18% |
| Taps, cocks, valves | 8481 | 18% |
| Steel sinks and steel sanitary ware | 7324 | 18% |
| Ceramic wash basins and sanitary ware | 6910 | 18% |
| Adhesives and glues | 3506 | 18% |
| Silicone sealant, putty, mastics | 3214 | 18% |
| Paints and varnishes | 3208 / 3209 | 18% |
| Sandpaper and abrasive cloth | 6805 | 18% |
| Plastic and PVC building fittings | 3925 | 18% |
This list is a guide for shop owners, not tax advice. Rates and codes change, and the right code depends on the exact item. Confirm each one with your CA before you print it on a bill.
How many digits to print
The usual rule: if your turnover in the last financial year was up to ₹5 crore, print the HSN with 4 digits. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits. The table above gives the 4-digit heading. Your CA can give you the 6-digit or 8-digit code for each item if you need it.
Three mistakes we see on hardware bills
- One code for the whole shop. 8302 covers door and furniture fittings. It does not cover locks, screws or tools.
- Material instead of use. A brass hinge and a steel hinge are both hinges: 8302. The code follows what the item is, not only what it is made of.
- No HSN on labour or fitting charges. Services have their own SAC codes. Ask your CA which one applies to you.
How KC Billing handles HSN
Each item in your list carries its HSN and GST rate. When you type the model code, both fill in on the bill. The bill prints the HSN on every line and an HSN-wise tax summary at the bottom, which is what your CA needs for the return.
Asked often
Questions
What is the HSN code for hinges?
8302. The same heading covers tower bolts, aldrops, door handles, door closers and drawer channels.
What is the HSN code for locks?
8301, for padlocks, door locks, mortise locks, cylinders and keys.
What is the HSN code for screws, nuts and bolts?
7318, when they are made of iron or steel.
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