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Jaggery (gur) is classified under HSN heading 1701. GST as on 26 October 2026: Nil or 5%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Jaggery (gur)?
GST on Jaggery (gur) as on 26 October 2026: Nil or 5%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
| GST | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nil | 1701 | Jaggery of all kinds (cane gur, palmyra jaggery), khandsari sugar and rab have no GST if not pre-packed and labelled. | 10/2025-CT(R), entry 96 |
| 5% | 1701 | Jaggery of all types (cane gur, palm jaggery), khandsari sugar or rab, when pre-packaged and labelled. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 106 |
| 5% | 1701 | Cane or beet sugar in solid form, including flavoured or coloured refined sugar and sugar cubes (not jaggery, khandsari or rab). | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 105 |
GST rate on Jaggery (gur) since 1 July 2017
The rate in force in each period, for old invoices, amended returns and audits. Each change came with a CBIC notification; the rate on any exact date is in the app.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 14 November 2017 | Nil, 5% or 18% |
| 15 November 2017 | 21 September 2025 | Nil, 5% or 12% |
| 22 September 2025 | today | Nil or 5% |
The GST rate on Jaggery (gur) is set by the CBIC rate notification entry that covers it. It can depend on how the goods are sold, for example packed and labelled or loose, and many rates changed with GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
1701 Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
170111 | Cane sugar |
170112 | Beet sugar |
17011200 | Beet sugar |
170113 | Cane sugar specified in sub-heading note 2 to this chapter |
17011310 | Cane jaggery |
17011320 | Khandsari sugar |
17011390 | Other |
170114 | Other cane sugar |
17011410 | Cane jaggery |
17011420 | Khandsari sugar |
17011490 | Other |
170191 | Refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter |
17019100 | Refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter |
170199 | Other |
17019910 | Sugar cubes |
17019990 | Other |
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
Other common items
- Sugar (Chini)
1701 - Sweets (sugar confectionery, toffee)
1704 - Salt (Namak)
2501 - Edible oil (Cooking oil)
1507 - Tea (Chai)
0902 - Coffee
0901 - Spices (Masala)
0904 - Turmeric (Haldi)
0910 - Chilli (Mirchi)
0904 - Cardamom (Elaichi)
0908 - Cashew nuts (Kaju)
0801 - Almonds (Badam)
0802
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
