There is no single HSN code for "corporate gifts" — the code follows the product, not the purpose. The common ones: insulated steel drinkware is HSN 9617 at 18%; glass drinkware 7010 at 18%; plastic and PET bottles 3923 at 18%; copper drinkware 7418 at 18%; vacuum flasks with glass inners 9617 at 18%; leather goods and bags 4202 at 18%; notebooks and stationery 4820 at 18%; and electronics vary by item, mostly 18%.Regardless of code, GST input tax credit is generally not available on goods disposed of by way of gift.
Key Facts
- No single HSN for "corporate gifts" — the code follows the product.
- Insulated steel drinkware: HSN 9617, GST 18%.
- Glass drinkware 7010 at 18%; PET/plastic 3923 at 18%; copper 7418 at 18%.
- Input tax credit is generally not available on goods given as gifts, whatever the code.
HYV picks, with the actual product
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HSN codes by gift category
| Category | HSN | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated steel bottles, tumblers, flasks (steel inner) | 9617 | 18% |
| Vacuum flasks with glass inner | 9617 | 18% |
| Copper and brass drinkware | 7418 | 18% |
| Glass bottles and drinkware | 7010 | 18% |
| Plastic / PET bottles | 3923 | 18% |
| Bags, backpacks, leather goods | 4202 | 18% |
| Notebooks, diaries, stationery | 4820 | 18% |
| Pens | 9608 | 18% |
| Ceramic mugs | 6912 | 18% |
| Electronics (power banks etc.) | 8507 / varies | 18% |
| Packaged food, dry fruit, sweets | varies (0802, 1704, 2106) | 0-18% |
Rates and classifications change. Confirm the current position for your specific product with your CA before filing.
Why the code matters for budgeting
Because input tax credit is generally unavailable on gifts, GST is a real cost rather than a pass-through. The rate difference between categories therefore changes what your budget actually buys.
On a ₹1,000 per head budget: at 18% (steel drinkware, and now every other category) you get roughly ₹847 of product; at 18% (bags, stationery, glass) roughly ₹847.Across 1,000 units that difference is meaningful.
Intra-state versus inter-state
The combined rate is the same either way; the heads differ and your filings need to match. Supply from a vendor registered in your state is intra-state and attracts CGST + SGST.Supply from another state attracts IGST at the same combined rate.
This catches NCR buyers out routinely — a supplier in Gurgaon (Haryana) or Noida (Uttar Pradesh) is an inter-state supply to a Delhi-registered buyer despite being half an hour away.
Invoicing checklist
- Confirm the supplier can issue a GST invoice against your GSTIN before ordering.
- Check the HSN on the invoice matches the product actually supplied.
- Verify intra-state versus inter-state treatment against the supplier's registration state.
- Budget GST-inclusive — do not model input credit recovery on gifts.
This describes the shape of the rules as they generally apply in India and is not tax advice. Positions change and facts differ — confirm with your CA or finance team before relying on any of it.
Ordering from HYV
HYV manufactures insulated stainless steel drinkware in India — its own branded range and production for other brands — at 50,000+ pieces per month. HYV makes BIS-certified bottles. Over 1,000 corporate orders fulfilled.
MOQ from 25 units.7–10 business-day turnaround plus 2–3 days delivery.GST invoice.PAN India delivery. Co-branded orders (HYV × your brand), laser logo engraving on 18/8 SS 304 steel, 11 standard colourways with Pantone matching from 1,000 units, branded gift boxes, and contract manufacturing under your own brand at volume.
Free branding mockup: send your logo and HYV returns a digital mockup within 24 hours, before you spend anything.Request a free mockup →
Volumes, lead times and what moves them
| Order size | Typical unit price | Lead time | Customisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25–100 | ₹1,200–2,000 | 7–10 business days + 2–3 days delivery | Laser engraving |
| 100–500 | ₹1,000–1,700 | 7–10 business days + 2–3 days delivery | Engraving or UV print |
Prices are indicative for insulated steel and move with specification, colourway and packaging. Lead times quoted in August do not hold in October — the fortnight before Diwali is the worst time to discover that.
What pushes a quote up: Pantone matching below the threshold where it is standard, custom packaging, split deliveries to many addresses, and late artwork changes. What pulls it down: a single colourway, one delivery point, and a decision made early enough that the supplier is not paying for expedited production.
Choosing a supplier, not just a product
For a repeatable programme the vendor matters more than the item, because the failure modes are operational rather than aesthetic.
- Can they issue a GST invoice against your GSTIN? Settle this first; it is a surprisingly common blocker.
- Will they produce a branded sample before the full run?
- What is the actual MOQ, and does it change for customised versus stock items?
- Who handles split delivery to home addresses, and what does a failed delivery cost you?
- What happens to spares? If a lid breaks in month four, is there a part to buy, or is the gift dead?
What finance will ask you
Three questions come back every time, so it is worth having the answers before the conversation.
- "Can we claim the GST back?" Generally no — input tax credit is not available on goods disposed of by way of gift. Budget GST-inclusive.
- "Is this taxable for the employee?" Gifts in kind up to ₹5,000 per employee per financial year are generally not treated as a taxable perquisite; anything above that is added to taxable salary. The threshold is annual across all gifts in kind.
- "What rate applies?" 18% across the board — insulated steel is HSN 9617, glass 7010 and PET 3923, all at 18% since September 2025.Mixed hampers no longer change the rate.
This is general information from a supplier, not tax advice — confirm the treatment with your own finance team, whose reading of your circumstances is the one that counts.
More questions
What is the minimum order for customised corporate drinkware?
Commonly 25 units for laser engraving on stock products. Engraved orders from stock ship in 7–10 business days, plus 2–3 days delivery; made-to-order colours take 60–90 days.
Can we claim GST input credit on corporate gifts?
Generally no — input tax credit is not available on goods disposed of by way of gift. Budget GST-inclusive. Insulated steel drinkware sits under HSN 9617 at 18%, and glass and PET are also 18%, so the rate no longer varies with what goes in a hamper.
How much should a corporate gift cost per person?
₹800 to ₹1,500 is the band where a gift reads as considered without creating an obligation to reciprocate. Client gifting typically runs higher, at ₹1,500 to ₹3,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for corporate gifts?
There is no single code — it follows the product. Insulated steel drinkware is 9617 at 18%, glass 7010 at 18%, plastic 3923 at 18%, bags 4202 at 18%, stationery 4820 at 18%.
What is the GST rate on insulated water bottles?
18% under HSN 9617 for steel-inner insulated drinkware. Vacuum flasks with a glass inner fall under 9617 at 18%.
Ordering from HYV: co-branding, bulk and OEM
HYV manufactures insulated stainless steel drinkware in India — its own branded range and production for other brands — at 50,000+ pieces per month. HYV makes BIS-certified bottles. BIS IS 17526:2021 is the Indian standard that physically tests hot and cold retention rather than accepting the claim on trust. Over 1,000 corporate orders fulfilled.
| Route | What it is | MOQ | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-branded | HYV × your brand, both marks on the product | From 25 | 7–10 business days + 2–3 days delivery |
| Logo engraving | Your logo laser-etched on an existing HYV product | From 25 | 7–10 business days + 2–3 days delivery |
| Custom colourway | Brand-matched Pantone colour | 1,000+ | 60–90 days |
| Contract manufacturing / OEM | Production under your own brand, to your spec | Volume-dependent | Quote on brief |
Why co-branding beats plain logo merchandise
This is the decision most procurement teams never consciously make. An employee or client receiving a bottle carrying only your company logo reads it as merchandise — and the default assumption about merchandise is that it was bought cheaply, because most of it is.A co-branded product carries a recognisable maker's mark alongside yours, which signals the item is a real product someone would have bought rather than something ordered in bulk to fill a gift bag.
The effect shows up in whether the thing gets used or drawered. If the point of the exercise is that your brand stays visible on someone's desk for the next five years, the maker's mark is working for you, not competing with you. Plain white-label still makes sense when the product genuinely is yours — a retail line, a subscription insert — but for gifting, co-branding is the stronger call.
What you get
- Laser engraving on 18/8 SS 304 steel — permanent, no peeling
- 11 standard colourways, or Pantone matching from 1,000 units
- Branded gift boxes, message cards, co-branded outer cartons
- GST invoice, PAN India delivery, dedicated account manager
Free branding mockup: send your logo and HYV returns a digital mockup — your mark laser-engraved on the bottle and colourway you choose — within 24 hours, before you spend anything.Request a free mockup →
Bulk pricing by budget
For per-unit trade pricing at volume, see corporate gifts under ₹1,000 — the full rate card from a 25-unit minimum, with engraving included.
Or browse the full corporate gifting range — every bottle, tumbler and coffee mug we make, engraved with your branding.
Order at volume
- Corporate gifts under ₹1,500 — the mid-range gifting band.
- Corporate gifts under ₹5,000 — premium gift sets by category.
- Corporate gifts under ₹20,000 — top-tier hampers and executive sets.
- How to choose a corporate gifting company — the five questions worth asking any supplier.
Shop the shortlist
- Gift for a daughter — making a practical thing read as chosen.
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