Hsn Code Finder India

HSN Code Finder India is an Apify Actor that finds HSN codes (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) and GST rates for Indian products using AI-powered semantic search. Describe your product in plain words — "laptop computer", "cotton t-shirts", "electric motors" — and get accurate tax classification codes instantly for GST compliance, invoicing, and tax filing.

What Is HSN Code Finder India?

HSN code is a systematic classification of goods used for GST (Goods and Services Tax) in India. Every product must have a correct HSN code for GST compliance, invoicing, and tax filing. HSN Code Finder India makes it easy to find the right code without searching through complex manuals — just describe your product and get the matching HSN code with its full official description.

The Actor is optimized for Indian GST compliance and returns results in under 2 seconds, backed by AI semantic search that understands product meaning rather than exact keyword matches.

Key Features

• Instant Results: Get HSN codes in seconds with just a product description
• Highly Accurate: Powered by AI semantic search that understands product meaning
• Smart Matching: Finds the most relevant HSN codes using machine learning
• Complete Details: Provides HSN code with full product description
• Made for India: Optimized for Indian GST compliance
• Save Time: No need to manually search through thousands of HSN codes
• Avoid Errors: AI helps you get accurate codes for proper GST filing
• Easy Integration: Simple API integration for your applications
• Fast & Reliable: Get results in under 2 seconds

Supported Products

The database covers 950+ HSN codes across all major categories:

• Machinery and electrical equipment
• Textiles and clothing
• Food products and beverages
• Chemicals and pharmaceuticals
• Vehicles and transport equipment
• Metals and metal products
• And many more...

Use Cases

• E-commerce businesses listing products
• Invoice generation and GST billing
• Tax consultants helping clients
• Manufacturing companies classifying products
• Import/export documentation
• GST return filing and compliance

Benefits for your business:

• GST Compliance: Ensure correct HSN codes for all transactions
• Faster Processing: Speed up invoice generation and tax filing
• Reduce Penalties: Avoid GST notices due to incorrect codes
• Better Organization: Keep your product catalog properly classified
• Easy Auditing: Quick verification of HSN codes during tax audits

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
itemDescription	string	Yes	—	Describe your product to find the HSN code and GST rate. Be descriptive for better results (up to 1000 characters)
topK	number	No	1	Number of results to return (1-20)

Example input:

{
  "itemDescription": "Electric motors and generators"
}

Sample Output

{
  "hsnCode": "8501",
  "description": "Electric motors, generators and generating sets..."
}

Example Queries

Product Description	HSN Code
Laptop computer	8471
Cotton t-shirts	6109
Electric motors	8501
Mobile phones	8517
Wheat flour	1101

How to Use HSN Code Finder India

1. Open the Actor page on Apify Store.
2. Describe your product in plain words (e.g., "laptop computer" or "electric motors and generators").
3. Optionally set topK if you want multiple candidate codes.
4. Run the Actor and read the matched HSN code and description from the dataset.

Connect via API

cURL:

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/akash9078/hsn-code-finder-india/runs" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"itemDescription": "laptop computer"}'

Python:

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")

run = client.actor("akash9078/hsn-code-finder-india").call(
    run_input={"itemDescription": "laptop computer"}
)

items = client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).list_items().items
print(items)

Node.js with the Apify Client:

const { ApifyClient } = require('apify-client');

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: process.env.APIFY_TOKEN });

const run = await client.actor('akash9078/hsn-code-finder-india').call({
    itemDescription: 'laptop computer',
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items);

Local Setup (NVIDIA + Pinecone)

If you want to run your own instance locally:

1. Copy .env.example to .env
2. Set PINECONE_API_KEY and NVIDIA_API_KEY
3. Initialize the index: npm run init:pinecone
4. Place your HSN PDF files in the project root
5. Load vectors: npm run load:data
6. Run search: npm start

Pricing

This Actor uses pay-per-event pricing:

Event	Price
Search Init (search-init)	$0.005

You are charged for initializing each search query. Estimated cost: 100 searches ≈ $0.50, 1,000 searches ≈ $5.00.

Why Use HSN Code Finder India?

Manual HSN lookup means paging through thousands of codes in official GST manuals and guessing the right chapter headings. HSN Code Finder India replaces that with semantic AI search over 950+ official codes: describe the product the way your team talks about it, and get the classification in under 2 seconds — with the full code description included for verification.

Limitations

• Results are based on official GST HSN schedules
• Always verify HSN codes for critical transactions
• For complex products, consult a tax professional
• Tool supports up to 1000 character queries

FAQ

What is an HSN code?

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code is a systematic classification of goods used for GST in India. Every product must have a correct HSN code for GST compliance, invoicing, and tax filing.

How accurate is the matching?

The Actor uses AI-powered semantic search that understands product meaning, not just exact keyword matches, and matches against 950+ official HSN codes.

Can I get multiple candidate codes?

Yes. Set topK between 1 and 20 to return more than one result per search.

Do I need to format my product description?

No. Describe your product in simple words — descriptive inputs give better results.

Is this suitable for GST filing?

The Actor is built for GST compliance workflows such as invoicing, catalog classification, and return filing. Always verify codes for critical transactions, and consult a tax professional for complex products.

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