HSN Codes · Chapter 17: Sugars and Sugar Confectionery

HSN Code 1701

Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose

Typical GST rate

5%

2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 1701

The first two digits (17) place this code in chapter 17 — Sugars and Sugar Confectionery. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Cane and beet sugar, jaggery, glucose, and sugar confectionery. Sugar attracts 5% GST while confectionery is generally at 18%.

More specific codes under 1701

  • 170111 — Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form — cane sugar
  • 170112 — Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form — beet sugar
  • 17011200 — Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form — beet sugar — beet sugar
  • 170113 — Cane sugar specified in sub-heading note 2 to this chapter
  • 17011310 — Cane sugar specified in sub-heading note 2 to this chapter — cane jaggery
  • 17011320 — Cane sugar specified in sub-heading note 2 to this chapter — khandsari sugar
  • 17011390 — Cane sugar specified in sub-heading note 2 to this chapter — other
  • 170114 — Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form — other cane sugar
  • 17011410 — Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form — other cane sugar — cane jaggery
  • 17011420 — Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form — other cane sugar — khandsari sugar

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 1701 typically attract 5% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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