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Candy & Chewing Gum HSN Code 1704

5% IGSTSchedule I

Sugar confectionery (without cocoa), including chewing gum, is classified under HSN heading 1704. Chewing gum and jelly confectionery each have their own tariff item.

Heading
1704
Primary code
17041000
GST / IGST
5%
Customs duty (BCD)
45%

Candy & Chewing Gum HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 1704 (sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
17041000- Chewing gum, whether or not sugar coated5%45%
17049010- Jelly confectionary5%30%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 17041000; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 8 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for candy & chewing gum?

The HSN code for candy & chewing gum is 1704 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for candy & chewing gum the most common is 17041000, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How candy & chewing gum is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for candy & chewing gum narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

  1. Chapter 172-digitSugars and sugar confectionery
  2. 17044-digit headingSUGAR CONFECTIONERY (INCLUDING WHITE CHOCOLATE), NOT CONTAINING COCOA
  3. 1704106-digit subheadingSUGAR CONFECTIONERY (INCLUDING WHITE CHOCOLATE), NOT CONTAINING COCOA
  4. 170410008-digit tariff item- Chewing gum, whether or not sugar coated

Section IVPREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES

GST on candy & chewing gum

Candy & Chewing Gum (HSN 1704) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 17041000 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported candy & chewing gum

When candy & chewing gum (HSN 17041000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 45%, AIDC 45%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 5% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: 80.3638. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 17041000

Conclusion

The HSN code for candy & chewing gum is 1704 at the heading level, with 17041000 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: