HSN code for Gauze — 3005 · GST 5%
Gauze is billed under HSN 3005, which covers wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles, impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up for retail sale. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 5%.
Also called: gauze pad, surgical gauze, gauze swab
GST on gauze
- GST rate
- 5%
- Within your state
- CGST 2.5% + SGST/UTGST 2.5%
- To another state
- IGST 5%
Example invoice line
Selling to another state: IGST 5% (₹4.50) replaces CGST and SGST.
What HSN 3005 covers
Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles, impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up for retail sale
Bandages, crepe bandages, adhesive strips, cotton wool, gauze pads and surgical tape.
Wadding, gauze and bandages moved from 12% to 5% under GST 2.0.
Also under 3005: Bandage, Adhesive Bandage, Cotton Wool, Surgical Tape
Questions about gauze
What is the HSN code for gauze?
Gauze is classified under HSN 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles, impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up for retail sale.
What is the GST rate on gauze?
5% under GST 2.0, in force since 22 September 2025. Within your state that is 2.5% CGST plus 2.5% SGST (or UTGST); to a buyer in another state it is 5% IGST.
Is gauze ever taxed differently?
Wadding, gauze and bandages moved from 12% to 5% under GST 2.0.
How many digits of the HSN code go on the invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to ₹5 crore, print at least 4 digits (3005) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (the 6-digit code for your exact product) on every invoice.
Related HSN codes
Bill with the right HSN automatically — start free
Save gauze once with HSN 3005 and its rate, and InDhanPay Books puts the right code and the CGST/SGST or IGST split on every bill after that.
See also: billing software for clinics and pharmacies.