What products are classified under HSN 21021020 ?
It includes Baker’s Yeast
HSN Code 21021020 represents Baker’s Yeast under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Baker’s Yeast correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 21021020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Baker’s Yeast.
HSN Code 21021020 relates to the following description:
| 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 : Baker’s yeast | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |
Baker’s Yeast does not include products with the following descriptions:
| HSN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Active yeasts : Culture yeast | |
| Active yeasts : Other | |
| Inactive yeasts, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead | |
| Prepared baking powders |
Active yeasts : Culture yeast
Active yeasts : Other
Inactive yeasts, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead
Prepared baking powders
It includes Baker’s Yeast
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Baker’s Yeast; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Under HSN 21021020, Baker’s Yeast attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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