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Sugar attracts 5% GST under HSN code 1701. Calculate the exact tax below.
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Sugar is classified under HSN code 1701 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 sugar.
Sugar has been taxed at 5% GST since July 2017. This rate has remained unchanged across all GST council meetings.
Yes, input tax credit (ITC) is available on sugar for registered businesses. If you purchase sugar for business purposes, the GST paid (5%) 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 sugar at 5% for common price points:
| Base Price | GST (5%) | CGST (2.5%) | SGST (2.5%) | Total |
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| ₹50 | ₹3 | ₹1 | ₹1 | ₹53 |
| ₹100 | ₹5 | ₹3 | ₹3 | ₹105 |
| ₹500 | ₹25 | ₹13 | ₹13 | ₹525 |
| ₹1,000 | ₹50 | ₹25 | ₹25 | ₹1,050 |
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Sugar attracts 5% GST in India under HSN code 1701. For intra-state sales, this is split into 2.5% CGST and 2.5% SGST. For inter-state sales, 5% IGST applies.
The HSN code for Sugar is 1701. HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are used to classify goods under GST. This code should be mentioned on all GST invoices.
To add 5% GST on sugar: GST Amount = Base Price × 5/100. Total = Base Price + GST Amount. For example, on ₹100: GST = ₹5, Total = ₹105.
Yes, registered businesses can claim input tax credit on sugar purchased for business purposes. The 5% GST paid can be offset against your output GST liability, subject to Section 16 conditions of the CGST Act.
Sugar has been taxed at 5% GST since July 2017. This rate has remained unchanged across all GST council meetings.