Is it mandatory to put HSN code in invoice?
In its notice about the HSN Code requirement, the Central Committee for Indirect Tax and Customs amended that all firms with a turnover of above 50 lakh rupees per annum were obliged to report the HSN Code. Under the new CBIC notice dated 15.10.2020, all owners of business are obliged to disclose the HSN code under the GST independently of their turnover. In this post we will talk about the modifications made to the HSN Tax Invoice Code required under GST (Goods and Service).
What is an HSN code?
HSN is a six-digit harmonizer code designed by the World Customs Office (WCO) to categories 5000+ items. HSN is a ‘harmonized system of nomenclature.’ The HSN code entered into force in 1988 and is internationally recognized. The HSN has been established to make it easier to systematically classify products worldwide.
Amendment done under GST in HSN Code
- The CBIC has notified the Commission of the HSN Code for the TAX Invoices of goods and services via Notification No. 78/2020- Central Tax dated 15.10.2020, w.e.f 01.04.202, which was required.
- This HSN Code statement is made regardless of turnover.
- In B2B Tax Invoices for taxpayers with aggregate sales of up to INR 5 crores in the last financial year, the 4 digit HS Nuclear Services Code is necessary.
- But for B2C Tax Invoices, i.e. supply for the non-registered, an optional four-digit HSN code for goods and services may be specified when the total turnover in the preceding financial year is up to 5 crores.
- Furthermore, B2B and the B2C tax invoices are obligatory for taxpayers with aggregate revenue greater than Rs. 5 Crores in the preceding Financial Year.
Penalty of not mentioning HSN code on GST invoice
The penalty of INR 50.000 /- (INR 25000 /- for CGST and SGST respectively) shall be imposed when the incorrect HSN code is not mentioned or mentioned under the Goods and Service Tax Act.
Conclusion
The HSN code must be referred to in a logical and systemic way in order to categorize products worldwide. This not only establishes a system but also ensures standard product and service classification and enables international trade.