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Packaged Food attracts 12% GST under HSN code 2106. Calculate the exact tax below.
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Packaged Food is classified under HSN code 2106 for GST purposes. The Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code is used to classify goods systematically. This code must be mentioned on GST invoices when billing for packaged food.
Most packaged food items attract 12% GST. In July 2022, several previously exempt items were brought under 5% when sold in pre-packaged and labelled form.
Yes, input tax credit (ITC) is available on packaged food for registered businesses. If you purchase packaged food for business purposes, the GST paid (12%) can be claimed as ITC against your output tax liability, subject to conditions under Section 16 of the CGST Act.
Here are example calculations showing GST on packaged food at 12% for common price points:
| Base Price | GST (12%) | CGST (6%) | SGST (6%) | Total |
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| ₹100 | ₹12 | ₹6 | ₹6 | ₹112 |
| ₹500 | ₹60 | ₹30 | ₹30 | ₹560 |
| ₹1,000 | ₹120 | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹1,120 |
| ₹2,000 | ₹240 | ₹120 | ₹120 | ₹2,240 |
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Packaged Food attracts 12% GST in India under HSN code 2106. For intra-state sales, this is split into 6% CGST and 6% SGST. For inter-state sales, 12% IGST applies.
The HSN code for Packaged Food is 2106. HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are used to classify goods under GST. This code should be mentioned on all GST invoices.
To add 12% GST on packaged food: GST Amount = Base Price × 12/100. Total = Base Price + GST Amount. For example, on ₹500: GST = ₹60, Total = ₹560.
Yes, registered businesses can claim input tax credit on packaged food purchased for business purposes. The 12% GST paid can be offset against your output GST liability, subject to Section 16 conditions of the CGST Act.
Most packaged food items attract 12% GST. In July 2022, several previously exempt items were brought under 5% when sold in pre-packaged and labelled form.