HSN Code 04051000: Butter

HSN Code 04051000 represents Butter under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Butter correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 04051000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Butter.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 04051000

HSN Code 04051000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Butter

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

0405 - Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 04051000 not include?

Butter does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 04051000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹1,560 Cr

+188.94% vs FY 2023-24

0.0424% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹17 Cr

+90.32% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,543 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #253 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 0405

FY 2024-25

48.43%

Share of Sub-Chapter 0405’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 85.23% of Sub-Chapter 0405’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0405

FY 2024-25

#1 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 0405

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

11.60%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#356

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+331.11%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

48.43%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0405

Share of Sub-Chapter 0405 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 04051000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #417

Balance

+800.77

Exports

807.64 ₹ Cr

0.0353% share

YoY

56.59% of Sub-Ch. 0405

Imports

6.87 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

YoY

48.14% of Sub-Ch. 0405

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #837

Balance

+356.47

Exports

368.73 ₹ Cr

0.0168% share

−54.34% YoY

41.16% of Sub-Ch. 0405

Imports

12.26 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+78.46% YoY

93.37% of Sub-Ch. 0405

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1656

Balance

+128.34

Exports

149.94 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

−59.34% YoY

19.75% of Sub-Ch. 0405

Imports

21.60 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+76.18% YoY

93.47% of Sub-Ch. 0405

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #675

Balance

+642.18

Exports

646.41 ₹ Cr

0.0206% share

+331.11% YoY

43.90% of Sub-Ch. 0405

Imports

4.23 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−80.42% YoY

67.25% of Sub-Ch. 0405

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1211

Balance

+337.67

Exports

346.49 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

−46.40% YoY

28.96% of Sub-Ch. 0405

Imports

8.82 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+108.51% YoY

53.78% of Sub-Ch. 0405

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #894

Balance

+530.83

Exports

540.02 ₹ Cr

0.0149% share

+55.85% YoY

36.90% of Sub-Ch. 0405

Imports

9.19 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+4.20% YoY

62.95% of Sub-Ch. 0405

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #356

Balance

+1,542.87

Exports

1,560.36 ₹ Cr

0.0424% share

+188.94% YoY

48.43% of Sub-Ch. 0405

Imports

17.49 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+90.32% YoY

85.23% of Sub-Ch. 0405

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.60% /yr

Imports

16.85% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 0405 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3,221.89 Cr

Import

₹20.52 Cr

Trade Balance

+3,201.37

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 04051000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.60% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 04051000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.60% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹807.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,560.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 04051000 Ranked #356 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 04051000 ranks #356 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0405, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #253 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 04051000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 04051000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 331.11% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,542.87 Crore in HSN Code 04051000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,560.36 Cr exceeded imports of ₹17.49 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,542.87 Crore — ranking #253 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 16.85% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Butter

India's imports under HSN Code 04051000 have grown at 16.85% CAGR, reaching ₹17.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 04051000 Contributes 48.43% of Sub-Chapter 0405 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0405, HSN Code 04051000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 48.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 85.23% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 04051000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 4051000 ?

It includes Butter

How to bill mixed items when Butter is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Butter and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Butter?

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.

How much GST applies to Butter?

Under HSN 04051000, Butter attracts TBD subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

Any import/export nuance for Butter?

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

Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Butter?

Yes. When Butter 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.

Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Butter?

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.

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.