GST rate and HSN code for fruit juice
GST on fruit juice is 5% (HSN 2009) from 22 September 2025, down from 12%. This covers unfermented fruit and vegetable juices, with or without added sugar. Packed tender coconut water (2009 89 90) is also 5%, and loose coconut water is nil. Fruit-based drinks (nectars, mango drinks) are a separate 5% entry.
HSN code and GST rate for fruit juice
| Condition | HSN | GST | CGST + SGST | IGST | Schedule entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit and vegetable juices | 2009 | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | 5% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 133 |
| Tender coconut water, pre-packaged and labelled | 2009 89 90 | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | 5% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 134 |
| Tender coconut water, loose | 2009 89 90 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Notification 10/2025-CT(Rate), S. No. 101 |
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): “Fruit or nut juices and vegetable juices, unfermented, not containing added spirit”.
What changed in September 2025
| Condition | Before 22 Sep 2025 | From 22 Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit and vegetable juices | 12% | 5% |
| Tender coconut water, pre-packaged and labelled | 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
- Print HSN 2009 for 100% juice and juice with added sugar.
- Packaged coconut water: 2009 89 90 at 5%; tender coconut sold loose: 0%.
- Fruit drinks such as mango drink are 2202 99, also 5%; carbonated fruit drinks are 40%.
- 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
- Still charging 12% on juice cartons.
- Billing a carbonated fruit soda as juice. It is 40%.
- Charging 5% on fresh coconut water sold at the counter.
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Questions about GST on fruit juice
What changed for fruit juice in September 2025?
Fruit and vegetable juices (2009) went from 12% to 5% (PIB, Annexure I).
Is packed coconut water taxable?
Tender coconut water, pre-packaged and labelled, is 5%. Loose tender coconut water is nil.
Is fresh juice made in the shop taxed the same?
Juice served at a juice bar can be a supply of service; 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 and Notification No. 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (exempt goods), 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.