HSN Code 1701 — Sugar
HSN code 1701 covers cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 1701 (sugar) is taxed at 5% GST. This code falls under Chapter 17 — Sugars And Sugar Confectionery.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule · HSN reporting rules per CBIC (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN 1701 at a glance
| HSN Code | 1701 |
| Description | CANE OR BEET SUGAR AND CHEMICALLY PURE SUCROSE, IN SOLID FORM |
| GST Rate (GST 2.0) | 5% |
| Chapter | Chapter 17 — Sugars And Sugar Confectionery |
| Heading | 1701 |
GST rate per the CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07. HSN classification per the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.
Sub-classifications under HSN 1701
16 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 1701 (sugar). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.
| HSN Code | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 170111 | Cane sugar | 5% |
| 170112 | Beet Sugar | 5% |
| 170113 | Cane Sugar Specified In Sub-Heading Note 2 To This Chapter: | 5% |
| 170114 | Other Cane Sugar: | 5% |
| 170191 | Refined Sugar Containing Added Flavouring Or Colouring Matter | 5% |
| 170199 | Other : | 5% |
| 17011200 | Beet Sugar | 5% |
| 17011310 | Cane Jaggery | 5% |
| 17011320 | Khandsari Sugar | 5% |
| 17011390 | Other | 5% |
| 17011410 | Cane Jaggery | 5% |
| 17011420 | Khandsari Sugar | 5% |
| 17011490 | Other | 5% |
| 17019100 | Refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 5% |
| 17019910 | Sugar Cubes | 5% |
| 17019990 | Other | 5% |
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