HSN Code 04031000: Mozzarella cheese

HSN Code 04031000 represents Mozzarella cheese under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Mozzarella cheese correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 04031000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Mozzarella cheese.

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Description of Goods for Mozzarella cheese

HSN Code 04031000 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
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IGST
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CESS
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04 Dairy produce; birds’ eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa, Curd, Lassi, Buttermilk, Pre-packaged and labelled Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa yogurt 0% 0% 0% 0%

Description of goods

Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa yogurt

Chapter

04 – Dairy produce; birds’ eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

Sub Chapter

0403 – Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa, Curd, Lassi, Buttermilk, Pre-packaged and labelled

CGST 0%
SGST 0%
IGST 0%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 04031000 not include?

Mozzarella cheese does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Yogurt
Other :Butter milk
Other :Other

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FAQs for HSN Code 04031000

What products are classified under HSN 4031000 ?

It includes Tejpat (Leaves of Cassia Lignea)

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Mozzarella cheese?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

Any common misclassification issue with Mozzarella cheese?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Mozzarella cheese?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Mozzarella cheese is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Mozzarella cheese; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Mozzarella cheese?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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