Hsn code for grocery
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10 June 2017
Hi All. What are the various HSN codes for all the items sold in a grocery store? Items like - 1. wheat, rice, pulses, sugar, salt etc., 2. packaged food like biscuits, maggi etc. 3. Hair oil, shampoo, soap, face wash, perfumes, washing powder etc. 4. Dry fruits, garlic, coconut etc.
28 July 2024
For items sold in a grocery store, the HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes and GST rates can be categorized as follows:
### **1. Basic Groceries**
- **Wheat:**
- **HSN Code:** 1001
- **GST Rate:** 0%
- **Rice:**
- **HSN Code:** 1006
- **GST Rate:** 0%
- **Pulses:**
- **HSN Code:** 0713
- **GST Rate:** 0%
- **Sugar:**
- **HSN Code:** 1701
- **GST Rate:** 5%
- **Salt:**
- **HSN Code:** 2501
- **GST Rate:** 0%
### **2. Packaged Foods**
- **Biscuits:**
- **HSN Code:** 1905
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Maggi (Instant Noodles):**
- **HSN Code:** 1902
- **GST Rate:** 18%
### **3. Personal Care Products**
- **Hair Oil:**
- **HSN Code:** 3305
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Shampoo:**
- **HSN Code:** 3305
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Soap:**
- **HSN Code:** 3401
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Face Wash:**
- **HSN Code:** 3304
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Perfumes:**
- **HSN Code:** 3303
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Washing Powder:**
- **HSN Code:** 3402
- **GST Rate:** 18%
### **4. Dry Fruits and Vegetables**
- **Dry Fruits (e.g., Almonds, Cashews):**
- **HSN Code:** 0802 (for almonds) / 0801 (for cashews)
- **GST Rate:** 5%
- **Garlic:**
- **HSN Code:** 0703
- **GST Rate:** 0%
- **Coconut:**
- **HSN Code:** 0801
- **GST Rate:** 0%
### **Summary:**
- **Basic Groceries:**
- **HSN Codes:** 1001 (Wheat), 1006 (Rice), 0713 (Pulses), 1701 (Sugar), 2501 (Salt)
- **GST Rates:** 0% for most, 5% for sugar
- **Packaged Foods:**
- **HSN Codes:** 1905 (Biscuits), 1902 (Instant Noodles)
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Personal Care Products:**
- **HSN Codes:** 3305 (Hair Oil, Shampoo), 3401 (Soap), 3304 (Face Wash), 3303 (Perfumes), 3402 (Washing Powder)
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Dry Fruits and Vegetables:**
- **HSN Codes:** 0802 (Almonds), 0801 (Cashews), 0703 (Garlic), 0801 (Coconut)
- **GST Rates:** 0% for fresh produce, 5% for dry fruits
### **Additional Notes:**
1. **Consultation:** For precise classification and to handle specific products or categories, consulting with a GST professional or tax advisor can ensure that you are using the correct HSN codes and GST rates.
2. **Documentation:** Ensure that you accurately reflect the HSN codes and GST rates on your invoices to comply with GST regulations.
### **1. Basic Groceries**
- **Wheat:**
- **HSN Code:** 1001
- **GST Rate:** 0%
- **Rice:**
- **HSN Code:** 1006
- **GST Rate:** 0%
- **Pulses:**
- **HSN Code:** 0713
- **GST Rate:** 0%
- **Sugar:**
- **HSN Code:** 1701
- **GST Rate:** 5%
- **Salt:**
- **HSN Code:** 2501
- **GST Rate:** 0%
### **2. Packaged Foods**
- **Biscuits:**
- **HSN Code:** 1905
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Maggi (Instant Noodles):**
- **HSN Code:** 1902
- **GST Rate:** 18%
### **3. Personal Care Products**
- **Hair Oil:**
- **HSN Code:** 3305
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Shampoo:**
- **HSN Code:** 3305
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Soap:**
- **HSN Code:** 3401
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Face Wash:**
- **HSN Code:** 3304
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Perfumes:**
- **HSN Code:** 3303
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Washing Powder:**
- **HSN Code:** 3402
- **GST Rate:** 18%
### **4. Dry Fruits and Vegetables**
- **Dry Fruits (e.g., Almonds, Cashews):**
- **HSN Code:** 0802 (for almonds) / 0801 (for cashews)
- **GST Rate:** 5%
- **Garlic:**
- **HSN Code:** 0703
- **GST Rate:** 0%
- **Coconut:**
- **HSN Code:** 0801
- **GST Rate:** 0%
### **Summary:**
- **Basic Groceries:**
- **HSN Codes:** 1001 (Wheat), 1006 (Rice), 0713 (Pulses), 1701 (Sugar), 2501 (Salt)
- **GST Rates:** 0% for most, 5% for sugar
- **Packaged Foods:**
- **HSN Codes:** 1905 (Biscuits), 1902 (Instant Noodles)
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Personal Care Products:**
- **HSN Codes:** 3305 (Hair Oil, Shampoo), 3401 (Soap), 3304 (Face Wash), 3303 (Perfumes), 3402 (Washing Powder)
- **GST Rate:** 18%
- **Dry Fruits and Vegetables:**
- **HSN Codes:** 0802 (Almonds), 0801 (Cashews), 0703 (Garlic), 0801 (Coconut)
- **GST Rates:** 0% for fresh produce, 5% for dry fruits
### **Additional Notes:**
1. **Consultation:** For precise classification and to handle specific products or categories, consulting with a GST professional or tax advisor can ensure that you are using the correct HSN codes and GST rates.
2. **Documentation:** Ensure that you accurately reflect the HSN codes and GST rates on your invoices to comply with GST regulations.
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