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# HSN Code 04063000: Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered

- [Section 01: Guide to HSN Section 01](https://busy.in/hsn/section-01/)
- [Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey and Animal-Origin Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-04/)
- [Sub-chapter 0406: Cheese & curd](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0406/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Processed cheese not grated or powdered | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4063000 ?

It includes Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered

### How much GST applies to Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered?

Under HSN 04063000, Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered 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 Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### Any import/export nuance for Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered?

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 Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered?

Yes. When Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered 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.

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered?

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.

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 04063000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹160 Cr (+26.46% YoY) — 0.0043% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹10 Cr (−49.20% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹150 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1335 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0406: 32.30% of its exports; import side 10.39%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0406: #2 of 7 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.17% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2089 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +26.46% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0406: 32.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 04063000

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

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 0406 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0406 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 118.13 | 0.0052% | — | 47.31% | 29.80 | 0.0008% | — | 42.06% | +88.33 | #1825 |
| FY 2019-20 | 92.75 | 0.0042% | −21.48% | 37.34% | 26.89 | 0.0008% | −9.77% | 39.13% | +65.86 | #2095 |
| FY 2020-21 | 96.59 | 0.0045% | +4.14% | 32.46% | 19.08 | 0.0007% | −29.04% | 58.30% | +77.51 | #2107 |
| FY 2021-22 | 93.11 | 0.0030% | −3.60% | 33.60% | 19.88 | 0.0004% | +4.19% | 32.58% | +73.23 | #2516 |
| FY 2022-23 | 114.03 | 0.0031% | +22.47% | 30.19% | 17.96 | 0.0003% | −9.66% | 20.01% | +96.07 | #2362 |
| FY 2023-24 | 126.39 | 0.0035% | +10.84% | 28.03% | 18.78 | 0.0003% | +4.57% | 16.07% | +107.61 | #2301 |
| FY 2024-25 | 159.83 | 0.0043% | +26.46% | 32.30% | 9.54 | 0.0002% | −49.20% | 10.39% | +150.29 | #2089 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.17%/yr, imports -17.29%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 04063000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.17% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 04063000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.17% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹118.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹159.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 04063000 ranked #2089 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 04063000 ranks #2089 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0406, it ranks #2 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #1335 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 04063000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 04063000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 26.46% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹150.29 Crore in HSN Code 04063000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹159.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹9.54 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹150.29 Crore — ranking #1335 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -17.29% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered

India's imports under HSN Code 04063000 have grown at -17.29% CAGR, reaching ₹9.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 04063000 contributes 32.30% of Sub-Chapter 0406 exports — ranked #2

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0406, HSN Code 04063000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 32.30% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.39% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0406

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 04069000: Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04069000/) | ₹262 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 04063000: Processed Cheese Not Grated Or Powdered (this hsn code) | ₹160 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 04061090: Fresh cheese & curd other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04061090/) | ₹47 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 04061010: Mozzarella cheese](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04061010/) | ₹20 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 04062000: Grated/powdered cheese](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04062000/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 04064000: Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04064000/) | ₹3 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 04061000: Fresh whey cheese](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04061000/) | Nil |