HSN code for namkeen.
Namkeen is classified under HSN code 2106 (FOOD PREPARATIONS NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED). The GST rate is 5%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
gst rates for namkeen
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Texturised vegetable proteins (soya bari), Bari made of pulses including mungodi and batters; Roasted Gram idli/dosa batter, chutney powder; Sweetmeats | Sch I S.No 1429/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included [other (other than 21069020) than pan masala] | Sch I S.No 1459/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22
invoice examples at 5%
Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 5% GST
- Taxable value₹10,000
- CGST @ 2.5%₹250
- SGST @ 2.5%₹250
- Invoice total₹10,500
Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 5% GST
- Taxable value₹1,00,000
- IGST @ 5%₹5,000
- Invoice total₹1,05,000
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 2106 code page → · chapter 21 — Miscellaneous edible preparations
compiled from official CBIC sources · not tax advice — verify with your tax advisor before filing