HSN Codes · Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey

HSN Code 0404

Yogurt, buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 0404

The first two digits (04) place this code in chapter 04 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey. 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.

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.

More specific codes under 0404

  • 040410 — Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
  • 04041010 — Whey, concentrated, evaporated or condensed, liquid or semi-solid
  • 04041020 — Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — whey, dry, blocks and powdered
  • 04041090 — Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter — other
  • 040490 — Yogurt, buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa — other
  • 04049000 — Yogurt, buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa — other — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 0404 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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