Change in Rules of mentioning HSN code on Tax Invoice w.e.f. 01-04-2021

From 01-04-2021, the rules for mentioning of HSN code on tax invoices is changing. Vide notification no. 78/2020 dated 15-10-2020 the government has specified the requirement of mentioning the HSN code on Tax Invoice issued by a registered tax payer as follows.

 

Sr No

Aggregate Turnover

Number of digits of HSN code to be mentioned on tax invoice

1If Aggregate Turnover in preceding Financial Year is upto Rs. 5 Crores4 Digits of HSN code is required on Tax Invoice
2If Aggregate Turnover in preceding Financial Year is more than Rs. 5 Crores6 Digits of HSN code is required on Tax Invoice

 

The registered person having turnover upto Rs. 5 crores in the preceding financial year is not required to mention the HSN codes as given above in case of supplies made to Unregistered Persons.

You can find the HSN codes relevant for your product on this link

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You can download the relevant GST notification by following this link.

Download Notification No 78/2020

 

 



Author: Amit Mundhra CA
Amit Mundhra FCA is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India. He is senior partner in Karnani & Co., Chartered Accountants. He is having 20+ years of experience in Income Tax, GST, VAT, Accounting, Audit and Assurance field.

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