How to calculate GST on Meesho products?

To calculate GST on Meesho, enter your product sale price in the GST Calculator. If your listing price includes GST, choose 'Inclusive' to extract the actual base price and tax amount. If your product price excludes tax, select 'Exclusive' to find the total invoice amount payable by the customer.

What is the difference between GST Exclusive and GST Inclusive?

GST Exclusive means tax is added on top of the base amount (Total = Base Price + GST). GST Inclusive means the entered price already contains the GST (Base Price = Total Price / (1 + GST Rate %)). On Meesho, listing prices shown to buyers are always inclusive of all taxes.

What are the common GST slabs for products sold on Meesho?

The primary GST slabs on Meesho are: 0% for books & fresh food items, 3% for imitation jewellery and precious metals, 5% for apparel and footwear priced below ₹1,000, 12% for apparel priced above ₹1,000 and home textiles, and 18% for beauty, cosmetics, electronic accessories, and shipping freight.

What is Meesho 1% TCS under GST?

Under Section 52 of the CGST Act, e-commerce marketplaces like Meesho are required to collect 1% Tax Collected at Source (0.5% CGST + 0.5% SGST or 1% IGST) on net taxable supplies. Sellers can claim 100% of this TCS credit every month when filing their GSTR-8 / GSTR-2X returns.

Can Meesho sellers claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on return shipping and logistics?

Yes! Registered Meesho sellers can claim 100% Input Tax Credit (ITC) on the 18% GST charged on forward courier shipping, reverse RTO shipping deductions, packaging materials, and marketplace service fees to offset against output GST liability.

Free GST Calculator for Meesho Sellers 2026 — Calculate Inclusive & Exclusive GST Online

Amount Invoice / Base (₹)

₹

GST % Rate Slab

Tax Calculation Type

₹500

Actual Amount

₹90

GST Amount

₹590

Total Amount

Same State (Intra-State)

CGST + SGST

CGST (9% Central Tax): ₹45.00

SGST / UTGST (9% State Tax): ₹45.00

Total Intra-State Tax: ₹90.00

Out of State (Inter-State)

IGST

IGST (18% Integrated Tax): ₹90.00

Applicable on: All India Courier Delivery

Total Inter-State Tax: ₹90.00

Calculate Net Profit on Meesho

GST Calculation Formula Explained

Understanding the mathematical difference between GST Exclusive and GST Inclusive calculations for online product pricing and customer invoicing.

1. GST Exclusive Formula (Add GST to Amount)

Use this when your base price does not include tax, and you want to compute the final customer selling price:

GST Amount = (Amount × GST Rate%) / 100

Total Amount = Amount + GST Amount

Example: Base Amount = ₹500, GST = 18%. GST = (500 × 18)/100 = ₹90. Total = ₹590.

2. GST Inclusive Formula (Extract GST from Amount)

Use this for Meesho catalog listings where the displayed price already includes GST:

Actual Base = Total Amount / (1 + GST Rate% / 100)

GST Amount = Total Amount - Actual Base

Example: Listing Price = ₹590, GST = 18%. Base = 590 / 1.18 = ₹500. GST = ₹90.

Official 2026 Tax Rates

GST Rate Slabs & HSN Codes for Meesho Categories

Find the exact GST rate and HSN chapter code for popular product categories listed on Meesho Supplier Panel.

Category	HSN Code	GST Rate	Condition / Details
Apparel & Readymade Garments (Kurtis, Tops, Sarees)	6101 - 6217	5%	Sale value up to ₹1,000 per piece
Premium Apparel & Designer Wear	6101 - 6217	12%	Sale value exceeding ₹1,000 per piece
Footwear (Slippers, Sandals, Casual Shoes)	6401 - 6405	5% / 12%	5% for price ≤ ₹1,000; 12% for price > ₹1,000
Imitation Jewellery & Fashion Accessories	7117	3%	Artificial necklace, rings, earrings & bangles
Home Furnishing (Bedsheets, Curtains, Towels)	6301 - 6304	12%	Standard cotton & polyester bedsheets and drapes
Beauty, Cosmetics & Personal Care	3304 - 3307	18%	Lipsticks, creams, face serum, hair oils
Mobile Accessories & Consumer Electronics	8504 - 8518	18%	Chargers, smartwatches, earbuds, mobile covers
Courier Freight, Shipping & Platform Fees	9965 / 9983	18%	Forward & reverse courier logistics (100% ITC claimable)

GST Rules for Selling on Meesho: TCS, ITC & Invoicing

Everything Meesho suppliers must know about GST compliance, monthly GSTR filing, and claiming tax refunds.

1% TCS Deduction by Meesho

Under Section 52 of the CGST Act, Meesho automatically deducts 1% TCS on your net monthly sales (Gross Sales minus Returns). This money is credited to your electronic cash ledger on the GST portal under Form GSTR-8 / GSTR-2X, which you can use directly to pay your monthly GST dues.

Claiming 100% ITC on Shipping

Meesho charges 18% GST on forward shipping fees, RTO return delivery charges, and advertising wallet recharges. Since these are business expenses, you can claim 100% Input Tax Credit (ITC) in your monthly GSTR-3B return, effectively reducing your tax outgo.

Selling Without Regular GSTIN

Sellers with an annual turnover of under ₹40 Lakhs (or ₹20 Lakhs for services) can sell products intrastate (within their state) on Meesho using a government Enrolment ID without a full GST registration. However, to sell across India, a regular GSTIN is mandatory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Meesho GST Calculator FAQs

Clear answers to common questions about calculating GST, supplier tax filing, and product pricing.

Explore Trendsly Suite

Want to calculate in-hand net profits on Meesho?

Try our full Meesho Profit & RTO Calculator to simulate courier deductions, return ratios, packaging costs, and target selling price recommendations.

Meesho Profit Calculator RTO Rate Card