Chapter 2019 Tariff Headings
HSN Codes Chapter 20: Preserved vegetables and fruit
Chapter 20 of the GST HSN tariff classifies preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants. This chapter contains 19 4-digit tariff headings with applicable GST rates effective 22 September 2025.
Official CBIC Rates (Notification 09/2025 & 10/2025)GST rates as per CBIC Notifications 09/2025 and 10/2025 (Central Tax - Rate), effective 22 September 2025. Last updated: October 2026. Always verify on the official GST portal before filing.. Main active GST slabs across goods are 0%, 5%, 18% and 40%.
4-Digit Tariff Headings in Chapter 20
Select any heading below to view its complete 6-digit and 8-digit sub-codes, item-level rate specifications, and CBIC notification details.
Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts And Other Edible Parts Of Plants, Prepared Or Preserved By Vinegar Or Acetic Acid
GST Rate:
5%
Tomatoes Prepared Or Preserved Otherwise Than By Vinegar Or Acetic Acid
GST Rate:
5%
Mushrooms And Truffles, Prepared Or Preserved Otherwise Than By Vinegar Or Acetic Acid
GST Rate:
5%
Other Vegetables Prepared Or Preserved Otherwise Than By Vinegar Or Acetic Acid, Frozen, Other Than Products Of Heading 2006
GST Rate:
5%
Other Vegetables Prepared Or Preserved Otherwise Than By Vinegar Or Acetic Acid, Not Frozen, Other Than Products Of Heading 2006
GST Rate:
5%
Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Fruit-Peel And Other Parts Of Plants, Preserved By Sugar (Drained, Glace Or Crystallised)
GST Rate:
5%
Jams, Fruit Jellies, Marmalades, Fruit Or Nut Puree And Fruit Or Nut Pastes, Obtained By Cooking, Whether Or Not Containing Added Sugar Or Other Sweetening Matter
GST Rate:
5%
Fruit, Nuts And Other Edible Parts Of Plants, Otherwise Prepared Or Preserved, Whether Or Not Containing Added Sugar Or Other Sweetening Matter Or Spirit, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included
GST Rate:
5%
Fruit Or Nut Juices (Including Grape Must And Coconut Water) And Vegetable Juices, Unfermented And Not Containing Added Spirit, Whether Or Not Containing Added Sugar Or Other Sweetening Matter
GST Rate:
0% (Nil / exempt)Applies to some sub-codes
5%Applies to some sub-codes
5%
Fresh or chilled
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
Frozen
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
Other meat of sheep,fresh or chilled
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
Other meat of sheep, frozen
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
Of bovine animals, frozen
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
Of swine,frozen
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
Of turkeys
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
Of ducks, geese or guinea fowls
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
Of geese
GST Rate:
18%Goods not specified elsewhere are taxed at 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9%) as per Schedule II, S. No. 639
How Many HSN Digits Do You Need to Mention?
Under GST Notification 78/2020-Central Tax, businesses must declare HSN codes on tax invoices according to annual aggregate turnover:
| Annual Turnover | B2B Invoices | B2C Invoices |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹5 Crore | 4 Digits minimum | Optional (4 Digits recommended) |
| Above ₹5 Crore | 6 Digits mandatory | 6 Digits mandatory |
| Exports / Imports | 8 Digits mandatory | 8 Digits mandatory |