HSN / GST Lookup
HSN Code 3005 — Bandages, gauze, medical dressings
Category: Medical & Pharmacy. The GST rate, how it splits into CGST/SGST/IGST, and exactly how to bill it.
GST rate for HSN 3005
12%
Bandages, gauze, medical dressings
How GST works out on a ₹1,000 sale
| Price before GST | ₹1,000 |
| Same state: CGST 6% + SGST 6% | ₹60 + ₹60 |
| Other state: IGST 12% | ₹120 |
| Invoice total | ₹1,120 |
Try your own amount in the GST calculator, or put this code straight onto a bill with the free invoice generator. Rates can be revised by the GST Council — confirm against the latest notification before filing.
Other Medical & Pharmacy HSN codes
Medicines / pharmaceutical formulations (HSN 3004)12%Medical / surgical / dental instruments (HSN 9018)12%Pharmaceutical goods (first-aid kits) (HSN 3006)12%Bill this product correctly, every time
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Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate on bandages, gauze, medical dressings?
Bandages, gauze, medical dressings (HSN 3005) attracts 12% GST. On a ₹1,000 sale that is ₹120 of GST, making the invoice total ₹1,120.
Do I charge CGST + SGST or IGST on HSN 3005?
If the buyer is in your own state, split the 12% into 6% CGST + 6% SGST (₹60 each on ₹1,000). If the buyer is in another state, charge the full 12% as IGST (₹120).
Do I need to write HSN 3005 on my invoice?
Yes, if your turnover crosses the HSN-reporting threshold: businesses must show the HSN code (4, 6 or 8 digits depending on annual turnover) on tax invoices and report it in GSTR-1. Using the right code also keeps your GSTR-1 and buyer's input tax credit matching.
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