HSN code for Basmati Rice — 10063020 · GST 5%

Basmati Rice is billed under HSN 10063020, part of heading 1006, which covers rice. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 5%.

Also called: basmati chawal, long grain rice

GST on basmati rice

GST rate
5%
Within your state
CGST 2.5% + SGST/UTGST 2.5%
To another state
IGST 5%

Example invoice line

Basmati Rice 5 kgHSN 10063020
1 pack × ₹780.00₹780.00
CGST 2.5%₹19.50
SGST 2.5%₹19.50
Total₹819.00

Selling to another state: IGST 5% (₹39.00) replaces CGST and SGST.

What HSN 1006 covers

Rice

Paddy, brown rice and milled rice of every variety: basmati, sona masoori, kolam, idli rice.

The 5% is for pre-packaged and labelled basmati. Sold loose, it is nil-rated.

Also under 1006: Rice

Questions about basmati rice

What is the HSN code for basmati rice?

Basmati Rice is classified under HSN 10063020 (heading 1006): Rice.

What is the GST rate on basmati rice?

5% under GST 2.0, in force since 22 September 2025. Within your state that is 2.5% CGST plus 2.5% SGST (or UTGST); to a buyer in another state it is 5% IGST.

Is basmati rice ever taxed differently?

The 5% is for pre-packaged and labelled basmati. Sold loose, it is nil-rated.

How many digits of the HSN code go on the invoice?

If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to ₹5 crore, print at least 4 digits (1006) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (100630) on every invoice.

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Save basmati rice once with HSN 10063020 and its rate, and InDhanPay Books puts the right code and the CGST/SGST or IGST split on every bill after that.

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