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

HSN Code 190531

Sweet biscuits

Typical GST rate

18%

9% CGST + 9% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 190531

The first two digits (19) place this code in chapter 19 — Preparations of Cereals and Baked Goods. Heading 1905 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.

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

Parent heading

1905 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares

More specific codes under 190531

  • 19053100 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa, communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products — sweet biscuits — sweet biscuits

Related codes in heading 1905

  • 190510 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa, communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products — crispbread
  • 190520 — Gingerbread and the like sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers
  • 190532 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa, communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products — waffles and wafers
  • 190540 — Rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products
  • 190590 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa, communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products — other

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 190531 typically attract 18% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
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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