HSN Codes for Food Preparations & Edible Products
Miscellaneous edible preparations — HSN codes with applicable GST rates for 2026.
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Chapter 21 covers miscellaneous edible preparations — sauces and condiments, soups, ice cream, instant food mixes, yeast, and food supplements. Packaged-food manufacturers, restaurants and retailers bill using these codes.
Rates span the range: some basic preparations are exempt or at 5%, most branded packaged foods sit at 12% or 18%, and a few items attract the highest slab. Ice cream and certain sweetened preparations have their own well-known treatment. Match your specific product in the table.
Look up your food preparation below to apply the correct HSN code and GST rate.
HSN Codes & GST Rates
| HSN Code | Description | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 210111 | Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee | 5% |
| 21011200 | Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee | 5% |
| 210120 | All goods i.e Extracts, essences and concentrates of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate | 5% |
| 210130 | Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof | 5% |
| 2102 | Yeasts (active and inactive); other single cell micro- organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders | 5% |
| 2103 | All goods, including sauces and preparations therefor, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard including Curry paste, mayonnaise and salad dressings | 5% |
| 2104 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations | 5% |
| 21050000 | Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa | 5% |
| 2106 | Texturised vegetable proteins (soya bari), Bari made of pulses including mungodi and batters; Roasted Gram idli/dosa batter, chutney powder; Sweetmeats | 5% |
| 2106 | Khakhra; Bread (branded or otherwise), Pizza bread, roti, chapathi, paratha, parotta and other Indian breads by any name called | 0% (Exempt) |
| 210690 | Namkeens, bhujia, mixture, chabena and similar edible preparations in ready for consumption form, whether or not pre-packaged and labelled | 5% |
| 21069020 | Pan masala | 28% |
| 21069091 | Diabetic foods | 5% |
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What is the GST rate on ice cream?
Ice cream and edible ice attract a higher GST rate than most basic foods. Confirm the current figure from the table for your product.
Which HSN code applies to sauces and ketchup?
Sauces, ketchup and mixed condiments fall under heading 2103 in this chapter. Select the sub-heading matching your product.
How many digits of the HSN code do I need to put on my invoice?
It depends on your aggregate annual turnover. Businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore must quote at least a 4-digit HSN code (a 2-digit code is allowed for B2C supplies below the threshold), while those above ₹5 crore must quote a 6-digit code. Many businesses use the full 8-digit code to be safe. SAC codes for services follow the same digit logic.
Published/updated July 2026. This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. GST rates and HSN/SAC classifications change frequently through government notifications. RaiseBill and Pardeep Jha & Associates accept no liability for any loss arising from reliance on this data — for binding classification and current rates, refer to the CBIC-GST portal or consult a qualified Chartered Accountant.