Rate at a Glance
Chapter 22
GST rate guide
Packaged drinking water (20-litre bottles) is taxed at 5%, and other packaged water also at 5%. Aerated, sugar-added and caffeinated beverages attract 40%. Alcoholic liquor for human consumption is outside GST.
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Rates reflect GST changes effective 22 September 2025. Confirm the rate for your exact product description before filing.
All 7 HSN codes under 2202
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 22021010 | Waters, including mineral waters and aeratedwaters, containing added sugar or othersweetening matter or flavoured: aerated waters |
| 22021020 | Waters, including mineral waters and aeratedwaters, containing added sugar or othersweetening matter or flavoured: lemonade |
| 22021090 | Waters, including mineral waters and aeratedwaters, containing added sugar or othersweetening matter or flavoured: other |
| 22029010 | Other: soya milk drinks, whether or not sweetended or flavoured |
| 22029020 | Other: fruit pulp or fruit juice based drinks |
| 22029030 | Other: beverages containing milk |
| 22029090 | Other: other |
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