Calculate GST for Hair Oils & Soaps
Calculate GST on daily toiletries, soaps, toothpastes, shampoos, and organic hair oils.
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GST Rate Explanation
Hair oils, shampoos, and soaps (HSN 3305) are classified as personal care commodities and carry a standard 18% tax slab, having been rationalized from 28%.
Visual Tax Split & Collection Rules
Within State (CGST + SGST)
When supply is within the same state (intrastate), the CGST and SGST are collected. The total tax is split 50/50 between Central and State governments.
Across States (IGST)
When supply spans across states (interstate), a single Integrated GST of 18% is collected in full by the Central government before allocation.
GST Rate Structure Slabs
| Tax Slab | CGST (Central) | SGST (State) | IGST (Integrated) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | Exempted / Nil rated goods |
| 5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.0% | Essential items & services |
| 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% | 12.0% | Standard reduced rate items |
| 18% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 18.0% | Standard general rate items |
| 28% | 14.0% | 14.0% | 28.0% | Luxury / Sin goods & services |
GST Calculation Examples
Daily coconut hair oil bottle
Add GST (Exclusive)
Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)
Base Amount: ₹120.00
GST (18%): ₹21.60
Total: ₹141.60
Remove GST (Inclusive)
Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))
Total Amount: ₹120.00
Base Amount: ₹101.69
GST Included: ₹18.31
Anti-dandruff shampoo and bath soap bundle
Add GST (Exclusive)
Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)
Base Amount: ₹350.00
GST (18%): ₹63.00
Total: ₹413.00
Remove GST (Inclusive)
Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))
Total Amount: ₹350.00
Base Amount: ₹296.61
GST Included: ₹53.39
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Tax Disclaimer Notice
Toiletries are taxed at a standard rate of 18%, though specialized medicinal shampoos may carry different categories.