HSN Code 04061010: Mozzarella cheese

HSN Code 04061010 represents Mozzarella cheese under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Mozzarella cheese correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 04061010, 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 04061010 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 0406 Cheese and curd Mozzarella cheese 2.5% 2.5% 5% 0%

Description of goods

Mozzarella cheese

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

0406 – Cheese and curd

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

What does HSN Code 04061010 not include?

Mozzarella cheese does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese
Other
Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds
Processed cheese not grated or powdered
Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti
Chena or paneer other than pre-packaged and labelled
Chena or paneer pre-packaged and labelled
Other cheese

Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese

Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds

Processed cheese not grated or powdered

Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti

Chena or paneer other than pre-packaged and labelled

Chena or paneer pre-packaged and labelled

Other cheese

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FAQs for HSN Code 04061010

What products are classified under HSN 4061010 ?

It includes Fresh Foliage/Branches/Grasses

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).

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 much GST applies to Mozzarella cheese?

Under HSN 04061010, Mozzarella cheese attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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.

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.

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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