HSN Code 21021010: Culture yeast

HSN Code 21021010 represents Culture yeast under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Culture yeast correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 21021010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Culture yeast.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
21	Miscellaneous edible preparations	2102	Yeasts (active or inactive); other single cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders	Active yeasts : Culture yeast	6%	6%	12%	0%

Description of goods

Active yeasts : Culture yeast

Chapter

21 – Miscellaneous edible preparations

Sub Chapter

2102 – Yeasts (active or inactive); other single cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders

CGST 6%

SGST 6%

IGST 12%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
21021020	Active yeasts : Baker’s yeast
21021090	Active yeasts : Other
21022000	Inactive yeasts, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead
21023000	Prepared baking powders

HSN Code 21021020

Active yeasts : Baker’s yeast

HSN Code 21021090

Active yeasts : Other

HSN Code 21022000

Inactive yeasts, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead

HSN Code 21023000

Prepared baking powders

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What products are classified under HSN 21021010 ?

It includes Culture yeast

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Culture yeast?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Culture yeast is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Culture yeast; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Culture yeast?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Culture yeast?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

Any common misclassification issue with Culture yeast?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

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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