What is HSN code tax rate of Soda water ? is it applicable cess?

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Maruti Prasad (Querist)
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10 July 2022 Hi

SODA manufacturing : Which GST HSN code and Tax Rate is applicable? is it applicable cess?

Nature of work is SODA WATER" water is poured into the bottle and only gas is added to it and the bottle is sealed and sold.

Sugar and flavor is not added.

Please clarify above doubt.

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma

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11 July 2024 For the manufacturing of soda water where only gas is added to water and no sugar or flavor is added, the appropriate GST HSN code and tax rate are as follows:

### GST HSN Code:
- **HSN Code:** 2201
- **Description:** Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow

### GST Tax Rate:
- **GST Rate:** 18%

### Cess:
- **Cess:** No cess is applicable for soda water as described (without added sugar or flavor).

### Clarification:
Since you mentioned that only gas (aerated gas) is added to water and the product does not contain any added sugar or flavor, it falls under the category of aerated waters not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter as per the GST classification.

Therefore, for such manufacturing activities, you would use the HSN code 2201 and charge GST at 18%, with no additional cess applicable. This classification is based on the nature of the product and its ingredients as described.