GST and HSN codes on sanitaryware quotations (India)

When you quote bath fittings and sanitaryware in India, two things make your quotation look professional and keep it compliant: the right GST treatment and an HSN code on every line. This guide explains both in plain language, and how a modern quotation keeps them in order for you.

What is GST on bath fittings?

GST (Goods and Services Tax) is the indirect tax charged on the sale of goods in India. For most bath fittings and sanitaryware — taps, faucets, showers, basins, sinks, cisterns and similar items — the rate is typically 18%, but the exact rate depends on the specific product and its classification. Always confirm the current rate and HSN for each item rather than assuming one rate covers everything.

On a quotation, GST is shown as a separate line so the customer can see exactly what they are paying. You list the taxable value of the goods, add GST at the applicable rate, and arrive at the total payable. For a registered showroom, that GST is what you later report and remit — so getting it right on the quote saves rework when it becomes an invoice.

Because rates can change and some products may be classified differently, treat 18% as the common case for sanitaryware — not a guarantee. Your CA or the GST portal is the authority for any specific SKU.

What are HSN codes and why quotes need them

HSN stands for Harmonised System of Nomenclature — a standardised numbering system that classifies goods for tax purposes. Every type of product, from a wall-mounted faucet to a ceramic wash basin, falls under a particular HSN code, and that code is tied to its GST rate. Think of it as the official label that tells the tax system exactly what an item is.

HSN codes matter on quotations for three reasons:

• Compliance. When a quotation becomes a tax invoice, the HSN code is expected on it. Carrying the code from the start means nothing is bolted on later.
• Correct tax. The HSN code determines the GST rate, so the right code keeps the tax on the quote accurate.
• Trust. A quote that already shows HSN codes and a clean tax breakup looks like it came from an established, organised showroom.

We deliberately do not print specific HSN numbers in this guide, because the correct code depends on the exact product and can be revised. Confirm each one against the GST portal or with your CA.

How a GST-ready quotation looks

A GST-ready quotation is one you could hand to your accountant without reformatting. Each line shows the product, its HSN code, the quantity, the rate and the value — and the totals make the tax explicit. Here is what a single line typically carries:

At the document level, a GST-ready quotation also carries a few essentials:

• Your business name, address and GSTIN
• The customer's name and details
• A clear description for every line item
• An HSN code against each product
• The taxable value, the GST rate and the GST amount
• The final total — tax included — in words and figures

How mydraft. handles GST and HSN

mydraft. is built for Indian sanitaryware and bath fitting showrooms, so quotations come out GST-ready by design. Products you add from the 10 lakh+ catalogue carry their details with them, the tax is calculated and shown as a clean 18% breakup, and the branded PDF lays it all out with HSN codes, itemised pricing and the total in words and figures — ready to share on WhatsApp in about two minutes.

You stay in control of accuracy: review the HSN code and rate on each line against your CA's guidance, and the quote handles the arithmetic and formatting. See the full toolkit on the quotation features page, or jump straight to pricing and the free trial to try it on your own catalogue.

The result is a quotation your customer trusts and your accountant accepts — without you maintaining a spreadsheet of tax rates by hand. For Jaquar Group products you can also switch between MRP, NRP and SDP rates in one tap, and the GST recalculates instantly.