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# HSN Codes

> Harmonized System of Nomenclature for goods classification

## Overview

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is an internationally standardized system for classifying traded products. It's used by customs authorities worldwide and forms the basis for GST classification of goods in India.

## Key Features

* **Global Standard**: Used by 200+ countries for customs and trade
* **Hierarchical**: 6-8 digit codes with increasing specificity
* **GST Integration**: Mandatory for goods classification under GST
* **Regular Updates**: Revised every 5 years by World Customs Organization

## Statistics

| Level        | Count |
| ------------ | ----- |
| Sections     | 21    |
| Chapters     | 97    |
| Headings     | 1,241 |
| Sub-headings | 5,224 |

## HSN Structure

```
8517.12.10
├──┼──┼──┤
│  │  └ National subdivision (India specific)
│  └ Sub-heading (4 digits)
└ Chapter/Heading (4 digits)
```

## Major Sections

| Section | Chapters | Description                     |
| ------- | -------- | ------------------------------- |
| I       | 01-05    | Live animals, animal products   |
| II      | 06-14    | Vegetable products              |
| III     | 15       | Animal/vegetable fats, oils     |
| IV      | 16-24    | Prepared foodstuffs, beverages  |
| V       | 25-27    | Mineral products                |
| VI      | 28-38    | Chemical products               |
| VII     | 39-40    | Plastics, rubber                |
| VIII    | 41-43    | Leather, skins                  |
| XI      | 50-63    | Textiles                        |
| XVI     | 84-85    | Machinery, electrical equipment |
| XVII    | 86-89    | Vehicles, transport equipment   |
| XVIII   | 90-92    | Optical, medical instruments    |

## Common HSN Codes

| Code | Description                             |
| ---- | --------------------------------------- |
| 8471 | Computers and data processing equipment |
| 8517 | Telephones and communication apparatus  |
| 8523 | Recording media, software               |
| 8528 | Monitors, projectors, TVs               |
| 8534 | Printed circuits                        |
| 9801 | Laboratory equipment                    |

## Using HSN in FQL

```fql theme={null}
# Search GST registrations by HSN code
hsncd == '8517'

# Search by HSN description
hsndesc CONTAINS 'telephone'

# Combine with other filters
hsncd == '8517' AND state == 'Maharashtra' AND Status == 'Active'
```

## API Endpoint

Look up HSN codes via the API:

```bash theme={null}
GET /api/reference/hsn
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN
```