HSN Code 2031 – Fresh Or Chilled

HSN Code

2031

Chapter

Digits

4-digit

Section

What is HSN Code 2031?

HSN code 2031 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Fresh Or Chilled under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 20 — Preparations Of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts Or Other Parts Of Plants, which is part of Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Tobacco. Every GST-registered business supplying fresh or chilled must quote HSN 2031 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 2031

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	20	preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants
Heading	2031	fresh or chilled

GST rate for HSN 2031

Goods under HSN 2031 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

Find the exact GST rate for Fresh Or Chilled →

Related HSN codes

HSN Code	Description
2001	vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid
2002	tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
2003	mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
2004	other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 2006
2005	other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006
2006	vegetables, fruits, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)
2007	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
2008	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
2009	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
2032	frozen
2042	other meat of sheep,fresh or chilled
2044	other meat of sheep, frozen
2062	of bovine animals, frozen
2064	of swine,frozen
2071	of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
2072	of turkeys
2073	of ducks, geese or guinea fowls
2075	of geese

HSN Code 2031 — FAQs

What is HSN code 2031?

HSN code 2031 classifies "Fresh Or Chilled" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 20 (Preparations Of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts Or Other Parts Of Plants) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 2031?

2031 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 2031?

Goods under HSN 2031 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Fresh Or Chilled.

Which chapter does HSN code 2031 belong to?

HSN 2031 belongs to Chapter 20 — Preparations Of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts Or Other Parts Of Plants, part of Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Tobacco.

Auto-fill HSN 2031 on every invoice

Laabam.One ERP stores HSN codes against your products and auto-populates them on GST invoices, e-invoices and GSTR-1 — no manual lookup, no classification errors.

Start Free Trial Schedule Demo