{"id":4197,"date":"2026-05-29T20:47:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=4197"},"modified":"2026-05-29T20:47:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:47:47","slug":"hsn-code-zoho-books","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/glossary\/hsn-code-zoho-books\/","title":{"rendered":"HSN Code"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.gt-body{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.75}.gt-def{border-left:4px solid #E8650A;padding:16px 20px;background:#fff8f4;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;margin:0 0 32px;font-size:1.05rem}.gt-section{margin:0 0 36px}.gt-section h2{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;color:#0A1628;font-size:1.5rem;margin:0 0 12px}.gt-example-box{background:#f0f4ff;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 32px}.gt-example-box strong{color:#2563EB}.gt-related-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 32px}.gt-related-pill{background:#f7f4ef;border:1px solid #ddd8cf;border-radius:20px;padding:6px 16px;font-size:.875rem;color:#0A1628;text-decoration:none}.gt-faq-item{border:1px solid #ddd8cf;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 12px}<\/style>\n<div class=\"gt-body\">\n<div class=\"gt-def\">An HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) code in Zoho Books is the international goods classification code assigned to every product item, required on GST invoices and GST returns to identify the type of goods and the applicable tax rate.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-section\">\n<h2>How HSN Codes Work in Zoho Books<\/h2>\n<p>When you create a product item in Zoho Books, the item form includes an HSN Code field. Enter the correct code for the type of goods. Once saved, every invoice that includes this item will display the HSN code on the invoice line, as required by GST law. The HSN code also determines which tax rate is suggested in the item&#8217;s GST rate field, though you can override this manually.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-section\">\n<h2>HSN Code Requirements by Turnover<\/h2>\n<p>Under GST rules for India: businesses with annual turnover up to INR 5 crores are required to use 4-digit HSN codes, those with turnover between INR 5 crores and INR 50 crores must use 6-digit codes, and those above INR 50 crores must use 8-digit codes. For e-invoicing, 8-digit codes are mandatory for all items regardless of turnover. Zoho Books stores the full 8-digit code for each item and truncates the display based on your declared turnover category in organisation settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-section\">\n<h2>Finding the Correct HSN Code<\/h2>\n<p>The GST portal and the CBIC website provide searchable HSN code lookup tools. Enter a keyword describing your product and the lookup returns the relevant HSN codes and their associated GST rates. Common codes include 8471 for computers, 8517 for mobile phones, 6204 for women&#8217;s clothing, and 0901 for coffee. Once you know the correct code, enter it in Zoho Books&#8217;s item master and it will be used on all future documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-example-box\"><strong>Industry:<\/strong> Chemical Distribution \u2014 A Pune chemical distributor assigns an 8-digit HSN code to each of its 340 products in Zoho Books. The codes distinguish between industrial chemicals (Chapter 28, 29) and cleaning products (Chapter 34), each attracting different GST rates. Correct HSN codes ensure the right tax rate is applied automatically without the accounts team needing to know chemistry.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-related-pills\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/glossary\/sac-code-zoho-books\/\" class=\"gt-related-pill sp-content-link\">SAC Code<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/glossary\/item-books-zoho-books\/\" class=\"gt-related-pill sp-content-link\">Item<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/glossary\/gst-zoho-books\/\" class=\"gt-related-pill sp-content-link\">GST<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/aaxonix.com\/resources\/glossary\/e-invoice-irn-zoho-books\/\" class=\"gt-related-pill sp-content-link\">e-Invoice<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-faq-item\"><strong>What is HSN Code in Zoho Books?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An HSN code in Zoho Books is the international goods classification code assigned to every product item, required on GST invoices and returns to identify the goods type and applicable tax rate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-faq-item\"><strong>How many digits should an HSN code have in Zoho Books?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Businesses with turnover up to INR 5 crores need 4-digit HSN codes. Those above INR 5 crores need 6-digit codes. For e-invoicing, 8-digit codes are required on all items.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) code in Zoho Books is the international goods classification code assigned to every product item, required\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"seo_title":"HSN Code | Zoho Books Glossary","seo_description":"HSN codes in Zoho Books classify goods for GST. Learn what HSN codes are, how many digits are required, and how to assign them to items in Zoho Books.","seo_keyword":"hsn code zoho books","seo_faqs":"[{\"q\": \"What is HSN Code in Zoho Books?\", \"a\": \"An HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) code in Zoho Books is an internationally recognised numerical code that classifies goods for GST purposes. 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