HSN Codes · Chapter 23: Food Industry Residues and Animal Feed

HSN Code 230400

Oil-cake and other solid residues whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soyabean oil

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 230400

The first two digits (23) place this code in chapter 23 — Food Industry Residues and Animal Feed. Heading 2304 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.

Oil cakes, bran, and other food-industry residues, plus prepared animal and poultry feed (largely exempt).

Parent heading

2304 — Oil-cake and other solid residues whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soyabean oil

More specific codes under 230400

  • 23040010 — Oil-cake and oil-cake meal of soyabean, expeller variety
  • 23040020 — Oil-cake of soyabean, solvent extracted (defatted) variety
  • 23040030 — Meal of soyabean, solvent extracted (defatted)
  • 23040090 — Oil-cake and other solid residues whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soyabean oil — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 230400 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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