HSN / GST Lookup
HSN Code 3923 — Plastic packaging — bags, boxes
Category: Packaging. The GST rate, how it splits into CGST/SGST/IGST, and exactly how to bill it.
GST rate for HSN 3923
18%
Plastic packaging — bags, boxes
How GST works out on a ₹1,000 sale
| Price before GST | ₹1,000 |
| Same state: CGST 9% + SGST 9% | ₹90 + ₹90 |
| Other state: IGST 18% | ₹180 |
| Invoice total | ₹1,180 |
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 Packaging HSN codes
Cartons, boxes, paper packaging (HSN 4819)18%Bill this product correctly, every time
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Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate on plastic packaging — bags, boxes?
Plastic packaging — bags, boxes (HSN 3923) attracts 18% GST. On a ₹1,000 sale that is ₹180 of GST, making the invoice total ₹1,180.
Do I charge CGST + SGST or IGST on HSN 3923?
If the buyer is in your own state, split the 18% into 9% CGST + 9% SGST (₹90 each on ₹1,000). If the buyer is in another state, charge the full 18% as IGST (₹180).
Do I need to write HSN 3923 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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