HSN code for Sugar — 1701 · GST 5%
Sugar is billed under HSN 1701, which covers cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 5%.
Also called: cheeni, shakkar, white sugar
GST on sugar
- GST rate
- 5%
- Within your state
- CGST 2.5% + SGST/UTGST 2.5%
- To another state
- IGST 5%
Example invoice line
Selling to another state: IGST 5% (₹12.00) replaces CGST and SGST.
What HSN 1701 covers
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
White sugar (cheeni), raw sugar and powdered or icing sugar.
Also under 1701: Icing Sugar
Questions about sugar
What is the HSN code for sugar?
Sugar is classified under HSN 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
What is the GST rate on sugar?
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.
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 (1701) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (the 6-digit code for your exact product) on every invoice.
Related HSN codes
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