HSN Codes · Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey

HSN Code 040221

Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 040221

The first two digits (04) place this code in chapter 04 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey. Heading 0402 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-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

0402 — Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar

More specific codes under 040221

  • 04022100 — Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Related codes in heading 0402

  • 040210 — DAIRY PRODUCE; BIRDS' EGGS; NATURAL HONEY; EDIBLE PRODUCTS _x000D_ OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED~_x000D_ Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter~In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight not exceeding 1.5%
  • 040229 — Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — other
  • 040291 — Not containing added sugar or other sweetening
  • 040299 — Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 040221 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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