What products are classified under HSN 1701
It includes Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products
HSN Sub Chapter 1701 represents Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 1701, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products.
GST Rate for Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products under HSN Code 1701. Understand Current Tax Rates, Exemptions, and Legal Classifications to Ensure Accurate Billing and GST Filing.
| Chapter No | HSN Code | HSN Description | New GST Rate | Old GST Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1701 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form, jaggery of all types including cane jaggery (gur), palmyra jaggery, pre-packaged and labelled; Khandsari Sugar, pre-packaged and labelled. | 5% | 5% |
Chapter: 17
Description: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form, jaggery of all types including cane jaggery (gur), palmyra jaggery, pre-packaged and labelled; Khandsari Sugar, pre-packaged and labelled.
Following Tariff HSN code falls under Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products:
| Tariff HSN | Description |
|---|---|
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Beet sugar | |
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Cane jaggery | |
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Cane jaggery (pre-packaged and labelled) | |
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Khandsari sugar | |
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Khandsari sugar (pre-packaged and labelled) | |
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Other | |
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Cane jaggery | |
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Cane jaggery | |
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Khandsari sugar | |
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Khandsari sugar (pre-packaged and labelled) | |
| Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Other | |
| Other: Refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter | |
| Other: Other: Sugar cubes | |
| Other: Other: Other |
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Beet sugar
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Cane jaggery
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Cane jaggery (pre-packaged and labelled)
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Khandsari sugar
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Khandsari sugar (pre-packaged and labelled)
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Other
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Cane jaggery
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Cane jaggery
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Khandsari sugar
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Khandsari sugar (pre-packaged and labelled)
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Other
Other: Refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter
Other: Other: Sugar cubes
Other: Other: Other
It includes Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products
Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.
Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.
The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.
Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.
If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.
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.