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Vinegar HSN Code 2209
Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid are classified under HSN heading 2209, split into brewed and synthetic.
Vinegar HSN codes & GST rates
The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 2209 (vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.
FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 22090010; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 9 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →
What is the HSN code for vinegar?
The HSN code for vinegar is 2209 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for vinegar the most common is 22090010, which attracts 18% 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 vinegar is classified under HSN
The HSN classification for vinegar narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.
- Chapter 222-digitBeverages, spirits and vinegar
- 22094-digit headingVINEGAR AND SUBSTITUTES FOR VINEGAR OBTAINED FROM ACETIC ACID
- 2209006-digit subheading- Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid:
- 220900108-digit tariff item- Brewed vinegar
Section IV — PREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES
GST on vinegar
Vinegar (HSN 2209) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 22090010 — 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 vinegar
When vinegar (HSN 22090010) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 30%, AIDC 30%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.
Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹68.622. 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 22090010 →Conclusion
The HSN code for vinegar is 2209 at the heading level, with 22090010 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% 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.
Vinegar HSN Code — FAQs
HSN code 22090010 (Vinegar) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.
The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 22090010 is 30%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).
HSN code 22090010 covers Vinegar. It sits under Chapter 22 – Beverages, spirits and vinegar, in Section IV – PREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES.
The HSN code for Vinegar is 22090010, classified under Chapter 22 – Beverages, spirits and vinegar of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).
The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 22090010 is l, as listed in the Customs Tariff.
Brewed vinegar is classified under 22090010 and synthetic vinegar under 22090020, within heading 2209.
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