1701 HSN Code: 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 purposes. 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.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 1701

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

17

HSN Code

HSN 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.

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 1701

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products.

Tariff HSN

Description

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Beet sugar

Tariff HSN

Description

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Cane jaggery

Tariff HSN

Description

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)

Tariff HSN

Description

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Khandsari sugar

Tariff HSN

Description

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)

Tariff HSN

Description

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Cane jaggery

Tariff HSN

Description

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Cane jaggery

Tariff HSN

Description

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Khandsari sugar

Tariff HSN

Description

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Khandsari sugar (pre-packaged and labelled)

Tariff HSN

Description

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Other: Refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter

Tariff HSN

Description

Other: Other: Sugar cubes

Tariff HSN

Description

Other: Other: Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹17,923 Cr

−21.99% vs FY 2023-24

0.4839% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹11,670 Cr

−28.79% vs FY 2023-24

0.1914% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹6,252 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #56 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 17

FY 2024-25

84.61%

Share of Chapter 17’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 89.30% of Chapter 17’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 17

FY 2024-25

#1 of 4

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 17

Import-side rank: #1 of 4

At a glance

11.25%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#31

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+66.20%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

84.61%

Contribution to Ch. 17

Share of Chapter 17 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 1701

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #33

Balance

+6,304.06

Exports

9,451.57 ₹ Cr

0.4118% share

YoY

82.87% of Ch. 17

Imports

3,147.51 ₹ Cr

0.0876% share

YoY

82.01% of Ch. 17

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #24

Balance

+11,468.37

Exports

13,910.32 ₹ Cr

0.6298% share

+47.17% YoY

89.27% of Ch. 17

Imports

2,441.95 ₹ Cr

0.0728% share

−22.42% YoY

76.10% of Ch. 17

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #17

Balance

+15,875.46

Exports

20,574.11 ₹ Cr

0.9565% share

+47.91% YoY

88.22% of Ch. 17

Imports

4,698.65 ₹ Cr

0.1613% share

+92.41% YoY

84.28% of Ch. 17

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #14

Balance

+32,967.07

Exports

34,194.47 ₹ Cr

1.0896% share

+66.20% YoY

90.05% of Ch. 17

Imports

1,227.40 ₹ Cr

0.0269% share

−73.88% YoY

54.74% of Ch. 17

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #10

Balance

+43,715.10

Exports

46,046.67 ₹ Cr

1.2718% share

+34.66% YoY

90.73% of Ch. 17

Imports

2,331.57 ₹ Cr

0.0406% share

+89.96% YoY

66.57% of Ch. 17

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #21

Balance

+6,585.20

Exports

22,973.59 ₹ Cr

0.6350% share

−50.11% YoY

84.29% of Ch. 17

Imports

16,388.39 ₹ Cr

0.2918% share

+602.89% YoY

91.94% of Ch. 17

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #31

Balance

+6,252.27

Exports

17,922.57 ₹ Cr

0.4839% share

−21.99% YoY

84.61% of Ch. 17

Imports

11,670.30 ₹ Cr

0.1914% share

−28.79% YoY

89.30% of Ch. 17

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.25% /yr

Imports

24.41% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 17 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹21,182.41 Cr

Import

₹13,069.21 Cr

Trade Balance

+8,113.20

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.25% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9,451.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17,922.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 Ranked #31 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 ranks #31 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 17, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #56 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 66.20% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹6,252.27 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹17,922.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹11,670.30 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6,252.27 Crore — ranking #56 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 24.41% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 have grown at 24.41% CAGR, reaching ₹11,670.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 Contributes 84.61% of Chapter 17 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 4 subchapters under Chapter 17, HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 84.61% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 89.30% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 1701 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 1701

It includes Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products

Any import/export nuance for 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.

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products?

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.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products?

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.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products?

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.

How are warranty replacements of Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products handled?

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.

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.