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# HSN Code 04064000: Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4064000 ?

It includes Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti

### Any import/export nuance for Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti?

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

### How much GST applies to Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti?

Under HSN 04064000, Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti attracts TBD subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti?

Yes. When Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti 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 Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti?

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 to bill mixed items when Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 04064000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−31.87% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−32.14% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4169 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0406: 0.63% of its exports; import side 0.83%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0406: #6 of 7 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #7166 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +4,036.36% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0406: 0.63% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 04064000

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.59% | −0.42 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −23.81% | 0.47% | −0.32 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −81.25% | 0.18% | −0.06 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.04 | 0.0000% | +1,633.33% | 1.70% | −1.04 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | 1.38 | 0.0000% | +32.69% | 1.54% | −1.27 | #9591 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.55 | 0.0001% | +4,036.36% | 1.01% | 1.12 | 0.0000% | −18.84% | 0.96% | +3.43 | #6684 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.10 | 0.0001% | −31.87% | 0.63% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −32.14% | 0.83% | +2.34 | #7166 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 10.39%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 04064000 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 04064000

India exported ₹3.10 Crore worth of Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 04064000 ranked #7166 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 04064000 ranks #7166 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0406, it ranks #6 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #4169 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 04064000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 04064000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 4,036.36% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.34 Crore in HSN Code 04064000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.10 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.76 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.34 Crore — ranking #4169 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.39% CAGR signals rising demand for Blue-veined cheese with Penicillium roqueforti

India's imports under HSN Code 04064000 have grown at 10.39% CAGR, reaching ₹0.76 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 04064000 contributes 0.63% of Sub-Chapter 0406 exports — ranked #6

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0406, HSN Code 04064000 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.63% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.83% share (rank #5).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04063000/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 04061000: Fresh whey cheese](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04061000/) | Nil |