GST rate and HSN code for noodles and pasta
GST on noodles and pasta is 5% (HSN 1902) from 22 September 2025, down from 12%. The entry covers instant noodles, spaghetti, macaroni, couscous and seviyan (vermicelli), cooked, stuffed or not. Soup powders (2104) dropped from 18% to 5%, so a noodles-and-soup combo pack is now 5% throughout.
HSN code and GST rate for noodles and pasta
| Condition | HSN | GST | CGST + SGST | IGST | Schedule entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant noodles, pasta, seviyan | 1902 | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | 5% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 119 |
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): “Seviyan (vermicelli); pasta such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles”.
What changed in September 2025
| Condition | Before 22 Sep 2025 | From 22 Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Instant noodles, pasta, seviyan | 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 1902 for noodles, pasta and seviyan.
- Instant soup sachets: 2104 at 5%.
- A noodle pack with a seasoning sachet is still noodles.
- 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 billing instant noodles at 12%.
- Coding seviyan as a sweet; it is pasta under 1902.
- Billing cup noodles at a higher rate; they are the same heading.
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Questions about GST on noodles and pasta
What changed for noodles in September 2025?
Pasta, noodles and similar products (1902) went from 12% to 5% (PIB, Annexure I).
Is seviyan taxed as pasta?
Yes. Schedule I, S. No. 119 names 'seviyan (vermicelli)' under 1902 at 5%.
What is the GST on soup powder?
Soups and broths and preparations for them (2104) are 5%, down from 18%.
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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.