HSN Codes · Chapter 02: Meat and Edible Meat Offal

HSN Code 0204

Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 0204

The first two digits (02) place this code in chapter 02 — Meat and Edible Meat Offal. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Fresh, chilled, and frozen meat and edible offal. Unbranded fresh meat is generally exempt, while packaged and labelled meat attracts GST.

More specific codes under 0204

  • 020410 — Carcases and half-carcases of lamb, fresh or chilled
  • 02041000 — Carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb, fresh or chilled
  • 020420 — Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen — other meat of sheep, fresh or chilled
  • 020421 — Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen — carcasses and half-carcasses
  • 02042100 — Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen — carcasses and half-carcasses — carcasses and half-carcasses
  • 020422 — Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen — other cuts with bone in
  • 02042200 — Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen — other cuts with bone in — other cuts with bone in
  • 020423 — Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen — boneless
  • 02042300 — Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen — boneless — boneless
  • 020430 — Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen — carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb, frozen

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 0204 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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