HSN Codes · Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey

HSN Code 040729

Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked — other

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 040729

The first two digits (04) place this code in chapter 04 — Dairy, Eggs, Honey. Heading 0407 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

0407 — Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked

More specific codes under 040729

  • 04072900 — Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked — other — other

Related codes in heading 0407

  • 040700 — Birds eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked
  • 040711 — Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked — of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
  • 040719 — Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked — other
  • 040721 — Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked — of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
  • 040790 — Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 040729 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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