HSN Code 2106 — Food preparations (namkeen)
HSN code 2106 covers food preparations not elsewhere specified or included. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 2106 (food preparations (namkeen)) is taxed at 18% GST. This code falls under Chapter 21 — Miscellaneous Edible Preparations.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule · HSN reporting rules per CBIC (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN 2106 at a glance
| HSN Code | 2106 |
| Description | FOOD PREPARATIONS NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED |
| GST Rate (GST 2.0) | 18% |
| Chapter | Chapter 21 — Miscellaneous Edible Preparations |
| Heading | 2106 |
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 2106
15 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 2106 (food preparations (namkeen)). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.
| HSN Code | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 210610 | Protein Concentrates And Textured Protein Substances | 18% |
| 210690 | Other: | 5% |
| 21061000 | Protein Concentrates And Textured Protein Substances | 18% |
| 21069011 | Sharbat | 5% |
| 21069019 | Other | 5% |
| 21069020 | Pan Masala | 28% |
| 21069030 | Betel Nut Product Known As "Supari" | 5% |
| 21069040 | Sugar-Syrups Containing Added Flavouring Or Colouring Matter, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included, Lactose Syrup, Glucose Syrup And Malto Dextrine Syrup | 5% |
| 21069050 | Compound Preparations For Making Non-Alcoholic Beverages | 5% |
| 21069060 | Food Flavouring Material | 5% |
| 21069070 | Churna For Pan | 5% |
| 21069080 | Custard Powder | 5% |
| 21069091 | Diabetic Foods | 5% |
| 21069092 | Sterilized Or Pasteurized Millstone | 5% |
| 21069099 | Other | 5% |
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