HSN means the Harmonized System of Nomenclature code used for classifying goods under GST. This classification is used in Customs, Central Excise and Foreign Trade Policy. The use of HSN codes is to make GST systematic and globally accepted. GST Rates and HSN codes for Sugar, Jaggery, Honey & bubble Gums are mentioned in chapter 17.
The table given below comprises of the GST rates and HSN codes forSugar, Jaggery, Honey & bubble Gums.
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HSN Code |
Description |
Rate (%) |
Effective From |
CESS (%) |
Related Export / Import HSN Code |
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1701 |
Jaggery of all types including Cane Jaggery (gur) and Palmyra Jaggery |
NIL |
28/06/2017 |
17011200, 17011310, 17011320, 17011390, 17011410, 17011420, 17011490, 17019100, 17019910, 17019990 |
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1701 |
Beet sugar, cane sugar, (khandsari sugar deleted w.e.f 14/11/2017) |
5 |
28/06/2017 |
17011200, 17011310, 17011320, 17011390, 17011410, 17011420, 17011490, 17019100, 17019910, 17019990 |
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1701 |
Khandsari sugar |
NIL |
10/11/2017 |
17011200, 17011310, 17011320, 17011390, 17011410, 17011420, 17011490, 17019100, 17019910, 17019990 |
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1702 |
Jaggery of all types including Cane Jaggery (gur) and Palmyra Jaggery |
NIL |
28/06/2017 |
17021110, 17021190, 17021910, 17021990, 17022010, 17022090, 17023010, 17023020, 17023031, 17023039, 17024010, 17024020, 17024031, 17024039, 17025000, 17026010, 17026090, 17029010, 17029020, 17029030, 17029040, 17029050, 17029090 |
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1702 |
Palmyra sugar, (Inserted w.e.f 14/11/2017 : mishri, batasha, bura, sakar, khadi sakar, harda, sakariya, gatta, kuliya, elaichidana, lukumdana, chikkis like puffed rice chikki, peanut chikki, sesame chikki, til chikki, til patti, til revdi, sugar makhana, groundnut sweets, gajak, khaja, khajuli, anarsa |
5 |
28/06/2017 |
17021110, 17021190, 17021910, 17021990, 17022010, 17022090, 17023010, 17023020, 17023031, 17023039, 17024010, 17024020, 17024031, 17024039, 17025000, 17026010, 17026090, 17029010, 17029020, 17029030, 17029040, 17029050, 17029090 |
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1702 |
Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel [other than palmyra sugar and Palmyra jaggery] |
18 |
28/06/2017 |
17021110, 17021190, 17021910, 17021990, 17022010, 17022090, 17023010, 17023020, 17023031, 17023039, 17024010, 17024020, 17024031, 17024039, 17025000, 17026010, 17026090, 17029010, 17029020, 17029030, 17029040, 17029050, 17029090 |
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1703 |
Molasses |
28 |
28/06/2017 |
17031000, 17039010, 17039090 |
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1704 |
Sugar confectionery (excluding white chocolate and bubble / chewing gum) [inserted w.e.f 14/11/2017 : other than mishri, batasha, bura, sakar, khadi sakar, harda, sakariya, gatta, kuliya, elaichidana, lukumdana, chikkis like puffed rice chikki, peanut chikki, sesame chikki, til chikki, til patti, til revdi, sugar makhana, groundnut sweets and gajak |
18 |
28/06/2017 |
17041000, 17049010, 17049020, 17049030, 17049090 |
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1704 |
Chewing gum / bubble gum and white chocolate, not containing cocoa |
18 |
14/11/2017 |
17041000, 17049010, 17049020, 17049030, 17049090 |
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170199 |
All goods, including refined sugar containing added flavoring or coloring matter, sugar cubes (other than those which attract 5% or nil GST) |
12 |
14/11/2017 |
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170191 |
All goods, including refined sugar containing added flavoring or coloring matter, sugar cubes (other than those which attract 5% or nil GST) |
12 |
14/11/2017 |
Disclaimer
The rates given in the above table are as per the 31st GST council meeting which was held on 22nd December 2018. Dissimilarities may be present due to the latest updates made by the government. Make sure to check the “Effective From” column.
FAQs
There will be no tax on essential and daily usage commodities like meat, fresh vegetables, natural honey, jaggery, prasadam, kumkum, bindi, pappad and contraceptives. Also, Sindoor, stamps, judicial papers, printed books, newspapers, bangles, handloom etc have been exempt from GST levy
Sugar and sugar confectioneries are taxable under GST, except for cane jaggery. Beet sugar, cane sugar, palmyra sugar and Khansari sugar attract GST at the rate of 5% of taxable value. Refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter and sugar cubes attract 18% GST.
Taxpayers having turnover exceeds Rs. 1.5 crore but up to 5.00 crore will be required to mention only two digits of HSN code. Taxpayers having turnover exceeds Rs 5.00 crore will be required to mention four digits of HSN code.
Hey @HarishMehta
From 1st April 2021, Taxpayers with an aggregate Annual Turnover of more than INR 5 Crore during the financial Year 2020-2021 have to mandatorily mention 6 digits of the HSN Code in all tax invoices.
Businesses with a turnover of up to INR 5 crore in the preceding financial year will be required to mandatorily furnish 4 digit HSN code on B2B invoices.
Hope this helps!
Hey @Dia_malhotra
Let’s take an example of Cocoa powder to calculate the GST using the HSN code.
Cocoa Powder per Kg = INR1,000.
HSN Code = 18 05 00 00
GST Rate = 18% (For Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or sweetening matter)
Therefore, GST = INR180
Hope this helps!
Hey,
What are the consequences of not mentioning or incorrectly mentioning the HSN Code?
Hey @SonalYadav
It is very crucial to mention the correct HSN/ SAC Code on the tax invoices and Form GSTR-1, barring to do so may attract a penalty of INR 50,000 (INR 25,000 each for CGST and SGST) for non-mentioning or incorrect mention of wrong HSN/ SAC Code under Section 125 of the CGST Act.
Hope this helps!
Hey @Prasana_Srinivasan, this tool can help