HSN code for sugar.
Sugar is classified under HSN code 1701 (CANE OR BEET SUGAR AND CHEMICALLY PURE SUCROSE, IN SOLID). The GST rate is 5%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
This heading covers sugar extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets, and chemically pure sucrose, all in solid form. It includes raw sugar, refined sugar, and crystalline sucrose products used in food manufacturing and retail.
gst rates for sugar
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form including refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter, sugar cubes [other than jaggery of all types, khandsari sugar, rab] | Sch I S.No 1059/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Jaggery of all types including Cane Jaggery (gur), Palmyra Jaggery, Khandsari Sugar, Rab, pre-packaged and labelled | Sch I S.No 1069/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22
invoice examples at 5%
Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 5% GST
- Taxable value₹10,000
- CGST @ 2.5%₹250
- SGST @ 2.5%₹250
- Invoice total₹10,500
Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 5% GST
- Taxable value₹1,00,000
- IGST @ 5%₹5,000
- Invoice total₹1,05,000
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 1701 code page → · chapter 17 — Sugars and sugar confectionery
compiled from official CBIC sources · not tax advice — verify with your tax advisor before filing