The official HSN codes for sugar used on GST invoices in India, with the full 8-digit codes below. Pick the line that matches your exact product.
| HSN CODE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1701 12 00 | Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: beet sugar |
| 1701 13 10 | Cane sugar specified in sub-heading note 2 to this chapter: cane jaggery |
| 1701 13 20 | Cane sugar specified in sub-heading note 2 to this chapter: khandsari sugar |
| 1701 13 90 | Cane sugar specified in sub-heading note 2 to this chapter: other |
| 1701 14 10 | Other cane sugar: cane jaggery |
| 1701 14 20 | Other cane sugar: khandsari sugar |
| 1701 14 90 | Other cane sugar: other |
| 1701 91 00 | Refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter |
| 1701 99 10 | Other: sugar cubes |
| 1701 99 90 | Other: sugar cubes |
If your turnover last year was up to ₹5 crore, write the first 4 digits (for example 1701) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore, write 6 digits (170113). For imports and exports, use all 8 digits (17011310).
Sugar falls under HSN heading 1701. For example, 1701 13 10 is used for cane sugar specified in sub-heading note 2 to this chapter: cane jaggery.
With turnover up to ₹5 crore, write 4 digits on B2B invoices (optional on B2C). Above ₹5 crore, write 6 digits on all invoices. Imports and exports need 8 digits.
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