HSN/SAC codes, GST rates, CESS and units

Each product carries its tax details. They are copied onto every bill line, so getting them right once keeps all your invoices and GST reports correct.

HSN and SAC codes

• HSN codes are for goods (for example 8517 for mobile phones, 8504 for chargers and adapters).
• SAC codes are for services and start with 99 (for example 9962 retail trading services).
• Click Find next to the HSN/SAC box to search a built-in list of common codes by number or by plain-English name.
• To make sure every bill line has a code, switch on Validate HSN codes in invoice in General Options.

GST rate (Tax)

The Tax list shows each rate with its split, for example 18% (9% CGST & 9% SGST, 18% IGST). It includes all the standard slabs as well as Nil Rated, Exempt and Non-GST. The rate fills in automatically when you add the product to a bill — see How GST works in Billing Saathi.

CESS

For goods that attract compensation cess, record the CESS % and/or a CESS Amount (either Fixed or Per Unit) on the product. Cess is not added to the bill total automatically, so check cess items with your accountant.

No-ITC

Tick No-ITC to mark an item on which input tax credit cannot be claimed. The mark is for your records — the GST reports still count the GST on its purchases, so leave such credit out when you file.

Unit of Measurement

Units follow the GST unit codes (UQC) used on e-way bills and returns, for example Pieces – PCS, Numbers – NOS, Kilograms – KGS, Litres – LTR, Meters – MTR, Boxes – BOX, Dozens – DOZ, Sets – SET or Others – OTH.

Prices with or without tax

The Sell Price and Purchase Price are prices before GST. If you only know the price including GST (for example an MRP), type it into Sell Price (Incl. Tax) and the price before tax is calculated for you.