HSN Code 21012010: Instant Tea

HSN Code 21012010 represents Instant Tea under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Instant Tea correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 21012010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Instant Tea.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
21	Miscellaneous edible preparations	2101	Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or mate and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or mate; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof	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 :Instant tea	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

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 :Instant tea

Chapter

21 – Miscellaneous edible preparations

Sub Chapter

2101 – Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or mate and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or mate; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
21011110	Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee:Extracts, essences and concentrates:Instant coffee, flavoured
21011120	Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee:Extracts, essences and concentrates:Instant coffee, not flovered
21011130	Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee:Extracts, essences and concentrates: Coffee aroma
21011190	Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee:Extracts, essences and concentrates:Other
21011200	Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee: Preparations with basis of extracts, essences,concentrates or with a basis of coffee
21012020	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 : Quick brewing black tea
21012030	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 : Tea aroma
21012090	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 :Other
21013010	Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof : Roasted chicory
21013020	Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof :Roasted coffee substitutes
21013090	Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof :Other

HSN Code 21011110

Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee:Extracts, essences and concentrates:Instant coffee, flavoured

HSN Code 21011120

HSN Code 21011130

Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee:Extracts, essences and concentrates: Coffee aroma

HSN Code 21011190

Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee:Extracts, essences and concentrates:Other

HSN Code 21011200

Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee: Preparations with basis of extracts, essences,concentrates or with a basis of coffee

HSN Code 21012020

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 : Quick brewing black tea

HSN Code 21012030

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 : Tea aroma

HSN Code 21012090

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 :Other

HSN Code 21013010

Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof : Roasted chicory

HSN Code 21013020

Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof :Roasted coffee substitutes

HSN Code 21013090

Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof :Other

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What products are classified under HSN 21012010 ?

It includes Instant Tea

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Instant Tea?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Instant Tea?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Any common misclassification issue with Instant Tea?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Instant Tea?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

How much GST applies to Instant Tea?

Under HSN 21012010, Instant Tea attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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