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Tea attracts 5% GST under HSN code 0902. Calculate the exact tax below.
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Tea is classified under HSN code 0902 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 tea.
Tea (all forms including green tea, black tea, and branded tea) has been at 5% GST since July 2017. Unprocessed tea leaves are exempt.
Yes, input tax credit (ITC) is available on tea for registered businesses. If you purchase tea 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 tea at 5% for common price points:
| Base Price | GST (5%) | CGST (2.5%) | SGST (2.5%) | Total |
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| ₹200 | ₹10 | ₹5 | ₹5 | ₹210 |
| ₹500 | ₹25 | ₹13 | ₹13 | ₹525 |
| ₹1,000 | ₹50 | ₹25 | ₹25 | ₹1,050 |
| ₹2,000 | ₹100 | ₹50 | ₹50 | ₹2,100 |
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Tea attracts 5% GST in India under HSN code 0902. 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 Tea is 0902. 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 tea: GST Amount = Base Price × 5/100. Total = Base Price + GST Amount. For example, on ₹500: GST = ₹25, Total = ₹525.
Yes, registered businesses can claim input tax credit on tea 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.
Tea (all forms including green tea, black tea, and branded tea) has been at 5% GST since July 2017. Unprocessed tea leaves are exempt.