Food products span multiple HSN chapters (1-23 in the HSN nomenclature). Cereals, dairy, packaged food, snacks, beverages, restaurant services - each has specific HSN codes and GST rates (0% / 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%). Search by product name or category to find the right HSN code for invoicing.
When to use this
Use for: food retail / kirana invoicing, restaurant menu items GST classification, food-business GST registration, cloud-kitchen invoice formatting, food-delivery platform compliance, FSSAI-registered food manufacturers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is essential food taxed under GST?
Most basic / unbranded food items are GST-exempt (0%): unprocessed grains, milk, fresh fruits, vegetables. Branded / packaged versions of the same items face 5% GST. Processed / luxury foods (chocolates, ice cream) are 18% or 28%. Restaurant meals are 5% (non-AC) or 18% (AC + serving alcohol).
What's the difference between Chapter 1-23 in HSN for food?
Chapters 1-5: live animals, meat, fish. 6-14: plants, vegetables, fruits, grains. 15-23: processed foods, oils, sugar, beverages. The chapter narrows down to specific 4-digit, 6-digit, and 8-digit HSN codes for invoicing precision.
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