HSN Codes · Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey

HSN Code 04012000

Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 04012000

The first two digits (04) place this code in chapter 04 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey. Heading 0401 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Milk, cream, butter, ghee, cheese, curd, eggs, and natural honey. Fresh milk is exempt while value-added dairy like ghee, butter, and cheese attract GST.

Parent heading

0401 — Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar

Related codes in heading 0401

  • 04011000 — Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1% — of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1%
  • 04014000 — Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10%
  • 04015000 — Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10% — of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 04012000 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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