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Calculate GST for Mineral Water

Calculate GST on packaged drinking water, mineral water bottles, and large drinking water jars.

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Quick Summary

HSN/SAC Code#2201
Tax CategoryFood & Groceries
ITC EligibilityEligible for offices providing drinking water systems to staff members
Effective DateJuly 1, 2017
Applicable Tax
18%
Standard GST RateHSN Code 2201

GST Rate Explanation

Packaged mineral water (HSN 2201) is treated as a manufactured retail beverage commodity and attracts an 18% GST rate, while bulk municipal supply is kept tax-exempt.

Calculation Mode
Net Amount (Before Tax)₹10,000.00
CGST (Central Tax) (9.0%)₹900.00
SGST (State Tax) (9.0%)₹900.00
Total GST (18%)₹1,800.00
Gross Amount₹11,800.00

Visual Tax Split & Collection Rules

Intrastate Split Allocation
CGST (Central Tax): 9.0%
SGST (State Tax): 9.0%

Within State (CGST + SGST)

When supply is within the same state (intrastate), the CGST and SGST are collected. The total tax is split 50/50 between Central and State governments.

Across States (IGST)

When supply spans across states (interstate), a single Integrated GST of 18% is collected in full by the Central government before allocation.

GST Rate Structure Slabs

Tax SlabCGST (Central)SGST (State)IGST (Integrated)Notes
0%0.0%0.0%0.0%Exempted / Nil rated goods
5%2.5%2.5%5.0%Essential items & services
12%6.0%6.0%12.0%Standard reduced rate items
18%9.0%9.0%18.0%Standard general rate items
28%14.0%14.0%28.0%Luxury / Sin goods & services

GST Calculation Examples

1 Liter bottle of packaged drinking water

Add GST (Exclusive)

Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)

Base Amount: ₹20.00

GST (18%): ₹3.60

Total: ₹23.60

Remove GST (Inclusive)

Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))

Total Amount: ₹20.00

Base Amount: ₹16.95

GST Included: ₹3.05

20 Liter returnable mineral water dispenser jar

Add GST (Exclusive)

Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)

Base Amount: ₹90.00

GST (18%): ₹16.20

Total: ₹106.20

Remove GST (Inclusive)

Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))

Total Amount: ₹90.00

Base Amount: ₹76.27

GST Included: ₹13.73

Frequently Asked Questions

Government References & Notifications

Tax Disclaimer Notice

Natural, non-packaged, clean drinking water distributed via public utilities is fully exempt.

Last updated: July 2026