HSN Code 04101020: Insects| Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked

HSN Code 04101020 represents Insects| Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Insects| Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 04101020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Insects| Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked.

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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	0410	Insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included	Insects: Salted, in brine, dried or smoked	2.5%	2.5%	5%	0%

Description of goods

Insects: Salted, in brine, dried or smoked

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

0410 – Insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

CGST 2.5%

SGST 2.5%

IGST 5%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
04100010	Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : of wild animals
04100020	Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : of wild animals turtle eggs and salanganes nests (birds nests)
04100090	Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : other
04101010	Insects: Fresh, chilled or frozen
04101090	Insects: Other
04109010	Other :Of wild animals
04109020	Other :Turtle eggs and Salanganes’ nests (“birds’ nests”)
04109090	Other :other

HSN Code 04100010

Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : of wild animals

HSN Code 04100020

Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : of wild animals turtle eggs and salanganes nests (birds nests)

HSN Code 04100090

Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : other

HSN Code 04101010

Insects: Fresh, chilled or frozen

HSN Code 04101090

Insects: Other

HSN Code 04109010

Other :Of wild animals

HSN Code 04109020

Other :Turtle eggs and Salanganes’ nests (“birds’ nests”)

HSN Code 04109090

Other :other

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What products are classified under HSN 4101020 ?

It includes Insects| Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked

Any import/export nuance for Insects/ Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked?

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

Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Insects/ Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked?

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 Insects/ Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Insects/ Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

How much GST applies to Insects/ Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked?

Under HSN 04101020, Insects/ Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked 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 Insects/ Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked?

Yes. When Insects/ Salted, Brine, Dried, Smoked 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.

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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