HSN Code 04049000: Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products

HSN Code 04049000 represents Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 04049000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products.

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Description of Goods for Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products

HSN Code 04049000 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 0404 Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included other 2.5% 2.5% 5% 0%

Description of goods

other

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

0404 – Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included

CGST 2.5%
SGST 2.5%
IGST 5%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 04049000 not include?

Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter :Whey, concentrated, evaporated or condensed, liquid or semi-solid
Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter :Whey, dry, blocks and powdered
Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:Other

Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter :Whey, concentrated, evaporated or condensed, liquid or semi-solid

Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter :Whey, dry, blocks and powdered

Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:Other

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Case Laws Related to HSN Code 04049000

Order Number Description
Britannia Industries Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
Britannia Industries Limited (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

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

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

FAQs for HSN Code 04049000

What products are classified under HSN 4049000 ?

It includes Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products

How much GST applies to Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products?

Under HSN 04049000, Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products attracts TBD subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

How to bill mixed items when Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Whey & Natural Milk Constituent 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.

Any import/export nuance for Whey & Natural Milk Constituent 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 Whey & Natural Milk Constituent 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.

Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Whey & Natural Milk Constituent Products?

Yes. When Whey & Natural Milk Constituent 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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