HSN Codes · Chapter 21: Miscellaneous Edible Preparations

HSN Code 2106

Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included

Typical GST rate

18%

9% CGST + 9% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 2106

The first two digits (21) place this code in chapter 21 — Miscellaneous Edible Preparations. 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.

Instant coffee and tea, sauces, soups, ice cream, namkeen, and other food preparations not classified elsewhere.

More specific codes under 2106

  • 210610 — Protein concentrates and textured protein substances
  • 21061000 — Protein concentrates and textured protein substances
  • 210690 — Other food preparations not elsewhere specified · GST 18%
  • 21069011 — Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included — other — sharbat
  • 21069019 — Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included — other — other
  • 21069020 — Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included — other — pan masala
  • 21069030 — Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included — other — betel nut product known as "supari"
  • 21069040 — Sugar-syrups containing added flavouring or colouring matter, not elsewhere specified or included, lactose syrup, glucose syrup and malto dextrine syrup
  • 21069050 — Compound preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages
  • 21069051 — Compound preparations for making beverages :Compound alcoholic preparations of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages, of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0.5% vol.,determined at 20 degree centigrade

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 2106 typically attract 18% 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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