For Manufacturers
Business tools for manufacturers
Order raw material, bill finished goods, and keep the HSN code and GST rate straight on both sides — they're rarely the same.
Manufacturing paperwork runs in two directions: a purchase order for raw material coming in, and an invoice for the finished product going out. The two sides often carry different HSN codes and GST rates, since classification follows what the product actually is — raw steel and a fabricated steel part, for instance, don't automatically share a code just because one becomes the other.
Each tool below works independently and stays in your browser, so you can check one side of a deal without setting up the other.
POs with vendor details, delivery terms, and line items.
Invoices & Sales
Professional GST or non-GST invoices — PDF, Excel, or print.
Invoices & Sales
Search HSN/SAC codes and GST rates by product or category.
Business Lookup
Add or remove GST from any amount, with the CGST/SGST/IGST split.
GST & Tax
A manufacturer's typical workflow
- Raise a purchase order for raw material with the Purchase Order Generator, recording quantity, price, and delivery date with your supplier.
- Check the HSN code separately for the raw material and the finished good with the HSN/SAC Finder — don't assume they match, since classification depends on the product as it exists at each stage.
- Invoice the finished product to your customer using the Invoice Generator, switched to GST mode if you're registered.
- Check the GST impact on both sides with the GST Calculator — useful for seeing the tax on a raw material purchase and a finished-goods sale side by side before you finalize pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Do raw materials and finished goods share the same HSN code?
Not necessarily — HSN classification follows what the item actually is at that point, so a raw material and the product manufactured from it can fall under different headings and GST rates. Check each one separately with the HSN/SAC Finder rather than carrying a code over.
Can I claim credit for the GST I paid on raw materials?
Registered manufacturers can generally set off GST paid on inputs against GST collected on outputs through the input tax credit mechanism, subject to conditions on documentation and eligible use. The specifics depend on your situation — confirm with a tax advisor or the GST portal before relying on a credit.
Is a purchase order necessary for every raw material order?
It's not always a legal requirement, but it gives you a written record of the agreed quantity, price, and delivery date — useful if there's ever a dispute or a delivery shortfall, especially with recurring suppliers.
Is the GST rate on my finished product the same as on the raw material?
Often not — GST rates are set per HSN classification, and a manufacturing process can change which heading the output falls under. Check the finished product's own HSN code and rate rather than assuming it inherits the raw material's rate.
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