18% GST Rate — General Services & Goods
Detailed guide to the 18% GST slab — India's primary tax rate covering the majority of manufactured goods, software, telecommunications, banking, and professional services.
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Goods Taxed at 18% GST Rate
| Category | Specific Items Included | HSN Code |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Care & FMCG | Hair oil, toothpaste, soap bars, washing powder, shampoo, shaving creams, face wash, deodorants. | Chapter 33 & 34 |
| Electronics & Computers | Computer monitors (up to 32 inches), printers, CCTV cameras, set-top boxes, lithium-ion batteries, transformers. | Chapter 84 & 85 |
| Capital Goods & Tools | Industrial machinery, machine tools, electrical wires, cables, switches, safety helmets, steel pipes. | Chapter 73 & 84 |
| Household Products | Plastic furniture, kitchenware, glass bottles, mattresses, stationery items, wristwatches. | Chapter 39 & 94 |
Services Taxed at 18% GST (Default Rate for Services)
Software development, SaaS subscriptions, cloud hosting, mobile phone recharges, and internet broadband.
Bank transaction fees, credit card charges, loan processing fees, stock broker commission, insurance premiums.
Hotel room stay with declared daily tariff between ₹1,001 and ₹7,500 per night.
Legal, accounting, consultancy, marketing, architectural, and engineering services.
18% Tax Calculation Example
If software development service invoice is ₹50,000: