GST rate and HSN code for crockery
GST on ceramic crockery is 5% from 22 September 2025, down from 12%: porcelain and bone china (HSN 6911) and other ceramic tableware (6912). Glassware such as glasses, glass bowls and jars (7013) stays at 18%. Plastic plates and containers (3924) are also 18%, and steel utensils are 5%.
HSN code and GST rate for crockery
| Condition | HSN | GST | CGST + SGST | IGST | Schedule entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porcelain / bone china tableware | 6911 | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | 5% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 403 |
| Other ceramic tableware | 6912 | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | 5% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 404 |
| Glassware (glasses, glass bowls) | 7013 | 18% | 9% + 9% | 18% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule II, S. No. 252 |
In force from 22 September 2025. Inside your State, half the rate is CGST and half SGST; for a buyer in another State the full rate is IGST (same entries in Notification 9/2025-IT(Rate)). Entry wording (shortened): “Tableware and kitchenware of porcelain or china (6911) or other ceramics (6912); glassware (7013)”.
What changed in September 2025
| Condition | Before 22 Sep 2025 | From 22 Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Porcelain / bone china tableware | 12% | 5% |
| Other ceramic tableware | 12% | 5% |
Old rate as listed in Annexure I of the PIB release on the 56th GST Council meeting (3 September 2025).
What to print on the bill
- Bone china and porcelain cups, plates: 6911 at 5%.
- Stoneware and other ceramic tableware: 6912 at 5%.
- Glass tumblers and bowls: 7013 at 18%.
- HSN digits: 4 if your turnover last year was up to ₹5 crore, 6 above that; up to ₹5 crore you may leave HSN off bills to unregistered buyers (Notification 78/2020-CT). More in B2C bill rules.
Common mistakes
- Billing glass tumblers at 5% with crockery.
- Billing a mixed dinner set (ceramic plates plus glasses) as one line at 5%.
- Still charging 12% on ceramic mugs.
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Questions about GST on crockery
What changed for crockery in September 2025?
Tableware and kitchenware of porcelain or china (6911) and other ceramics (6912) went from 12% to 5% (PIB, Annexure I).
Is glassware 5%?
No. Glassware for table, kitchen and indoor decoration (7013) stays at 18% (Schedule II, S. No. 252).
What is the GST on a dinner set with glasses?
A set sold for one price with items of different rates can be a mixed supply taxed at the highest rate (CGST Act, Section 8), here 18%. Ask your CA.
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General information, not tax advice. Rates are taken from Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025, as amended, and were last checked on 16 October 2026. The rate depends on the exact description and classification of your product: check it with your CA.