HSN Code 04039090: Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products

HSN Code 04039090 represents Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 04039090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products.

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Description of Goods for Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products

HSN Code 04039090 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
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 Other :Other 2.5% 2.5% 5% 0%

Description of goods

Other :Other

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 2.5%
SGST 2.5%
IGST 5%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 04039090 not include?

Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
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
Yogurt
Other :Butter milk

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

Other :Butter milk

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Case Laws Related to HSN Code 04039090

Order Number Description
Sampoorna Dairy And Agrotech Llp. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)
Britannia Industries Limited (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

Sampoorna Dairy And Agrotech Llp. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)

Britannia Industries Limited (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

FAQs for HSN Code 04039090

What products are classified under HSN 4039090 ?

It includes Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products

Any import/export nuance for Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products?

Exports are zero‑rated. Imports may draw customs duties; domestic GST follows the schedule for the item’s form/packaging.

Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products?

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

How much GST applies to Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products?

Under HSN 04039090, Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products attracts TBD subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products?

If your outward supply is taxable (e.g., 5% or 12%), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products?

Yes. When Buttermilk, Curd, Whey & Other Fermented Milk Products is not fresh/chilled and is sold in pre‑packaged & labelled packs, GST is 5%. If it is not pre‑packaged & labelled, it stays Nil.

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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