--- title: "HSN Code for Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged) | HSN 04069000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 04069000 related to Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04069000/" --- # HSN Code 04069000: Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged) - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Chena or paneer other than pre-packaged and labelled | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | | Chena or paneer pre-packaged and labelled | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | | Other cheese | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 4069000 ? It includes Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged) ### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged)? Yes. When Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged) 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. ### How much GST applies to Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged)? Under HSN 04069000, Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged) attracts TBD subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice. ### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged)? 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 Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged) is sold with exempt goods? Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged) and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection. ### Any import/export nuance for Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged)? Exports are zero‑rated. Imports may draw customs duties; domestic GST follows the schedule for the item’s form/packaging. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 04069000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹262 Cr (−13.39% YoY) — 0.0071% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹69 Cr (−9.13% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹193 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1172 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0406: 52.87% of its exports; import side 75.20% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0406: #1 of 7 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 17.01% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1582 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +43.27% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0406: 52.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 04069000 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 | 101.96 | 0.0045% | — | 40.83% | 32.11 | 0.0009% | — | 45.32% | +69.85 | #1992 | | FY 2019-20 | 146.08 | 0.0066% | +43.27% | 58.80% | 34.26 | 0.0010% | +6.70% | 49.85% | +111.82 | #1609 | | FY 2020-21 | 192.27 | 0.0089% | +31.62% | 64.60% | 7.15 | 0.0002% | −79.13% | 21.85% | +185.12 | #1407 | | FY 2021-22 | 172.78 | 0.0055% | −10.14% | 62.35% | 28.47 | 0.0006% | +298.18% | 46.66% | +144.31 | #1794 | | FY 2022-23 | 243.01 | 0.0067% | +40.65% | 64.33% | 57.75 | 0.0010% | +102.85% | 64.33% | +185.26 | #1533 | | FY 2023-24 | 302.10 | 0.0083% | +24.32% | 67.00% | 76.00 | 0.0014% | +31.60% | 65.04% | +226.10 | #1380 | | FY 2024-25 | 261.66 | 0.0071% | −13.39% | 52.87% | 69.06 | 0.0011% | −9.13% | 75.20% | +192.60 | #1582 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 17.01%/yr, imports 13.61%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 04069000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 17.01% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 04069000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.01% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹101.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹261.66 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 04069000 ranked #1582 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 04069000 ranks #1582 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0406, it ranks #1 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #1172 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 04069000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 04069000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 43.27% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹192.60 Crore in HSN Code 04069000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹261.66 Cr exceeded imports of ₹69.06 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹192.60 Crore — ranking #1172 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 13.61% CAGR signals rising demand for Chena or paneer (non pre-packaged) India's imports under HSN Code 04069000 have grown at 13.61% CAGR, reaching ₹69.06 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 04069000 contributes 52.87% of Sub-Chapter 0406 exports — ranked #1 Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0406, HSN Code 04069000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 52.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 75.20% share (rank #1). ## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04064000/) | ₹3 Cr | | — | [HSN Code 04061000: Fresh whey cheese](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04061000/) | Nil |