HSN code for soft drinks.

Soft drinks is classified under HSN code 2202 (WATERS, INCLUDING MINERAL WATERS AND AERATED WATERS). The GST rate is 40% (condition-dependent — see the table below), effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).

This code covers sweetened, flavoured, or aerated waters, and other non-alcoholic beverages like soft drinks and energy drinks. It excludes fruit, nut, or vegetable juices which fall under a different code.

gst rates for soft drinks

gstcgst + sgstcondition
40%20% + 20%Sch III S.No 2
40%20% + 20%Sch III S.No 4

source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22

invoice examples at 40%

Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 40% GST

  • Taxable value₹10,000
  • CGST @ 20%₹2,000
  • SGST @ 20%₹2,000
  • Invoice total₹14,000

Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 40% GST

  • Taxable value₹1,00,000
  • IGST @ 40%₹40,000
  • Invoice total₹1,40,000

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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 2202 code page → · chapter 22 — Beverages, spirits and vinegar

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compiled from official CBIC sources · not tax advice — verify with your tax advisor before filing