GST rate and HSN code for sauce and ketchup
GST on sauce and ketchup is 5% (HSN 2103) from 22 September 2025, down from 12%. The entry covers all sauces, mixed condiments, mayonnaise, salad dressings and prepared mustard. Jam and fruit jelly (2007) and vinegar-based pickles (2001) are also 5%, but vinegar itself (2209) is 18%.
HSN code and GST rate for sauce and ketchup
| Condition | HSN | GST | CGST + SGST | IGST | Schedule entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauces, ketchup, mayonnaise, dressings | 2103 | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | 5% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 139 |
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): “Sauces and preparations therefor; mayonnaise and salad dressings”.
What changed in September 2025
| Condition | Before 22 Sep 2025 | From 22 Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Sauces, ketchup, mayonnaise, dressings | 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 2103 for sauces, ketchup, mayonnaise and dressings.
- Jam and jelly: 2007 at 5%.
- Vinegar (sirka): 2209 at 18%; keep it a separate item.
- 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 ketchup and sauces.
- Billing vinegar at 5% with sauces.
- Billing a dip that is mostly cheese or dairy as 2103 without checking.
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Questions about GST on sauce and ketchup
What changed for sauces in September 2025?
Heading 2103, including sauces, mayonnaise and mixed condiments, went from 12% to 5% (PIB, Annexure I).
Is vinegar 5% like sauces?
No. Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar (2209) are 18% (Schedule II, S. No. 4).
What is the GST on pickle (achar)?
Pickles preserved in vinegar (2001) are 5%. Oil-based pickles are also usually classified in Chapter 20 at 5%; use your supplier's HSN.
More items in HSN chapter 21 and packaged food and drinks
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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.