HSN Code 04101090 represents Other Edible Insects under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Edible Insects correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 04101090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Edible Insects.
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HSN Code 04101090 relates to the following description.
Description of Goods
Insects: Other
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%
Other Edible Insects does not include products with the following descriptions.
Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : of wild animals
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)
Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : other
Insects: Fresh, chilled or frozen
Insects: Salted, in brine, dried or smoked
Other :Of wild animals
Other :Turtle eggs and Salanganes’ nests (“birds’ nests”)
Other :other
Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : of wild animals
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)
Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : other
Insects: Fresh, chilled or frozen
Insects: Salted, in brine, dried or smoked
Other :Of wild animals
Other :Turtle eggs and Salanganes’ nests (“birds’ nests”)
Other :other
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 04101090 and GST compliance.
It includes Other Edible Insects
Exports are zero‑rated. Imports may draw customs duties; domestic GST follows the schedule for the item’s form/packaging.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Insects/ Other and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.
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.
Yes. When Insects/ Other 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.
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.