HSN Codes · Chapter 19: Preparations of Cereals and Baked Goods

HSN Code 1904

Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes), cereals [other than maize (corn)] in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, not elsewhere specified or included

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 1904

The first two digits (19) place this code in chapter 19 — Preparations of Cereals and Baked Goods. 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.

Pasta, noodles, cornflakes, bread, biscuits, cakes, and other bakers' wares — a high-volume chapter for food businesses.

More specific codes under 1904

  • 190410 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products
  • 19041010 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products — corn flakes
  • 19041020 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products — paws, mudi and the like
  • 19041030 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products — bulgur wheat
  • 19041090 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products — other
  • 190420 — Prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals
  • 19042000 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes); cereals [other than maize (corn) ] in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre - cooked or otherwise prepared, not elsewhere specified or included prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals
  • 19042010 — Prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals — with millet content 15% or more by weight
  • 19042090 — Prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals — other
  • 190430 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes), cereals [other than maize (corn)] in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, not elsewhere specified or included — bulgur wheat

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 1904 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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