What is the GST rate for HSN Code 2106?

The GST rate for HSN 2106 is 18%. Category: Food & Beverages.

HSN Code 2106: GST Rate 18% — Food preparations not elsewhere specified — protein pow

2106

GST: 18%

Food preparations not elsewhere specified — protein powders, nutrition supplements, health drinks, energy bars, flavoured syrups

📦 Food & Beverages

📋 HSN Code Details

Field	Value
HSN Code	2106
Description	Food preparations not elsewhere specified — protein powders, nutrition supplements, health drinks, energy bars, flavoured syrups
GST Rate	18%
CGST Rate	9%
SGST Rate	9%
IGST Rate	18%
Category	Food & Beverages
Chapter	21

📖 About HSN Code 2106

HSN 2106 is the catch-all for processed food preparations — protein powders (whey, plant-based), meal replacement shakes, health drinks (Horlicks, Complan), energy bars, flavoured syrups, and nutritional supplements sold as food. The Indian health food and supplement market is growing rapidly.

🛒 Who Uses This HSN Code?

Protein powder sellers on Amazon health and sports category, health drink sellers on Flipkart, nutrition bar sellers on Meesho, supplement sellers.

💡 GSTR-1 Filing Tip for Sellers

⚠️ Protein powders and health drinks = HSN 2106 at 18% GST. Medicinal supplements (marketed as medicine) = HSN 3004 at 12% GST. The 'food' vs 'medicine' label on your product determines the HSN code and GST rate — a critical compliance point.

🧮 Quick GST Calculator — HSN 2106 @ 18%

GST comparison for ₹1,000 taxable value:

GST Rate	Taxable Value	GST Amount	Status
5%	₹1,000.00	₹50.00
12%	₹1,000.00	₹120.00
18%	₹1,000.00	₹180.00	✅ This HSN
28%	₹1,000.00	₹280.00

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