GST rates and HSN code for Coconut powder.
| Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains,seeds and fruit; industrial or medical plants; straw and fodder | Plants And Parts Of Plants (Including Seeds And Fruits), Of A Kind Used Primarily In Perfumery, In Pharmacy Or For Insecticidal, Fungicidal Or Similar Purpose, Fresh Or Dried, Whether Or Not Cut, Crushed Or Powdered Other : Leaves, Powder, Flowers And Pod | 12119025 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Plants And Parts Of Plants (Including Seeds And Fruits), Of A Kind Used Primarily In Perfumery, In Pharmacy Or For Insecticidal, Fungicidal Or Similar Purpose, Fresh Or Dried, Whether Or Not Cut, Crushed Or Powdered Other : Leaves, Powder, Flowers And Pod | 12119023 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Cocoa and cocoa preparations | Chocolate And Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa – Cocoa Powder, Containing Added Sugar Or Other Sweetening Matter | 18061000 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
| Products of animal origin, not elsewhere spcified or inculded | Ivory, Tortoise-Shell, Whalebone And – Whalebone Hair, Horns, Antlers, Hooves, – Nails, Claws And Beaks, Unworked Or Simply – Prepared But Not Cut To Shape; Powder And – Waste Of These Products – Other : Hoof Meal | 05079010 | Nil | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Ivory; Ivory Powder And Waste | 050710 | 5% | – | – | – | |
| Bones And Horn-Cores, Unworked, – Defatted, Simply Prepared (But Not Cut To – Shape), Treated With Acid Or Degelatinised – Powder And Waste Of These Products – Ossein And Bones Treated With Acid : – Bone Grist : Of Wild Animals | 05061021 | Nil | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Bones And Horn-Cores, Unworked, – Defatted, Simply Prepared (But Not Cut To – Shape), Treated With Acid Or Degelatinised – Powder And Waste Of These Products – Ossein And Bones Treated With Acid : – – Bones, Including Horn-Cores, Crushed : – Other | 05061019 | Nil | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Plastics and articles thereof | Cellulose And Its Chemical Derivatives, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included, In Primary Forms – Cellulose Acetates : Plasticised :Cellulose Acetobutyrate Moulding Powder | 39121230 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewelry; coin | Gold (Including Gold Plated With Platinum) Unwrought Or In Semi-Manufactured Forms, Or In Powder Form – Non-Monetary | 7108 | 3% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Silver (Including Silver Plated With Gold Or Platinum), Unwrought Or In Semi-Manufactured Forms, Or In Powder Form – Other : Unwrought | 71069100 | 3% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Gold (Including Gold Plated With Platinum) Unwrought Or In Semi-Manufactured Forms, Or In Powder Form – Non-Monetary : Other Semi-Manufactured Forms | 71081300 | 3% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers | Dried Vegetables, Whole, Cut, Sliced,Broken Or In Powder, But Not Further Prepared ? Mushrooms, Wood Ears (Auricularia Spp.),Jelly Fungi (Tremella Spp.) And Truffles : Other | 07123900 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Dried Vegetables, Whole, Cut, Sliced,Broken Or In Powder, But Not Further Prepared Other Vegetables; Mixtures Of Vegetables : Other | 07129090 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive | Hypochlorites; Commercial Calcium Hypochlorites; Chlorites; Hypobromites – Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite And Other Calcium Hypochlorites : Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite (Bleaching Paste Or Powder) | 28281010 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes | Coconut (Copra), Palm Kernel Or Babassu Oil And Fractions Thereof, Whether Or Not Refined, But Not Chemically Modified Coconut (Copra) Oil And Its Fractions : Crude Oil | 15131100 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather | Composition Leather With A Basis Of Leather Or Leather Fiber, In Slabs, Sheets Or Strip, Whether Or Not In Rolls; Parings And Other Waste Of Leather Or Of Composition Leather, Not Suitable For The Manufacture Of Leather Articles; Leather Dust, Powder And | 41152010 | 12% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
| Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts | Vegetable Saps And Extracts; Pectic Substances, Pectinates And Pectates; Agar-Agar And Other Mucilages And Thickeners, Whether Or Not Modified, Derived From Vegetable Products Vegetable Saps And Extracts : Other : Extracts : Of Ginseng (Including Powder) | 13021914 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials | Worked Monumental Or Building Stone (Except Slate) And Articles Thereof, Other Than Goods Of Heading 6801; Mosaic Cubes And The Like, Of Natural Stone (Including Slate), Whether Or Not On A Backing; Artificially Coloured Granules, Chippings And Powder, Of | 68029200 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 13/10/2017 22/09/2017 | – |
| Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal | Of Coconut Shell | 44022010 | 0% | – | – | – |
| Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten | Flour, Meal And Powder Of The Dried Leguminous Vegetables Of Heading 0713, Of Sago Or Of Roots Or Tubers Of Heading 0714 Or Of The Products Of Chapter 8 Of The Products Of Chapter 8 : Other | 11063090 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Coconut powder, a versatile ingredient widely used in culinary preparations, sweets, and beverages, holds a significant place in the Indian market. For businesses involved in its trade, a clear understanding of its HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code and the associated GST (Goods and Services Tax) rates is essential for accurate compliance.
The HSN system classifies goods for taxation and customs purposes globally. When it comes to “coconut powder,” the most relevant classification typically falls under Chapter 8 of the HSN, which covers “Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons.”
Specifically, Desiccated Coconut, which is essentially coconut powder produced by drying grated coconut meat, is generally classified under HSN Code 08011100. This code explicitly refers to “Coconuts: Desiccated.”
While the provided data lists several HSN codes related to “powder” in different contexts (e.g., plants for perfumery, cocoa powder, bone powder, plastic powder, metal powders, dried vegetables, leather dust, ginseng powder, stone powder, wood charcoal from coconut shell), these are not applicable to edible coconut powder. It is crucial to identify the product’s true nature and primary use for correct classification.
As per the latest GST regulations, desiccated coconut (coconut powder) typically attracts a 5% GST rate. This aligns with the taxation of many other processed edible nuts and fruits.
It is important to distinguish between fresh coconuts, which are often exempt from GST, and their processed forms like desiccated coconut powder, which generally are not. Businesses should always refer to the most recent GST notifications and circulars issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to ensure compliance, as tax rates and classifications can be revised.
The HSN code for edible coconut powder, specifically desiccated coconut, is generally 08011100.
Desiccated coconut powder typically attracts a 5% GST rate.
Desiccated coconut powder primarily falls under Chapter 8 of the HSN, which covers “Edible fruit and nuts.”
The 5% GST rate for desiccated coconuts has been effective since July 1, 2017, although clarifications and specific applications may have been issued later.
Always refer to the official notifications and circulars published by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) or consult with a qualified tax professional for the most current and accurate information.
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