HSN Codes · Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey

HSN Code 040690

Dairy, Eggs, Honey — cheese and curd — other cheese

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 040690

The first two digits (04) place this code in chapter 04 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey. Heading 0406 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

0406 — Cheese and curd

More specific codes under 040690

  • 04069000 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey — cheese and curd — other cheese — other cheese

Related codes in heading 0406

  • 040610 — Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd
  • 040620 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey — cheese and curd — grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds
  • 040630 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey — cheese and curd — processed cheese, not grated or powdered
  • 040640 — Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by penicillium roqueforti other cheese

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 040690 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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