What products are classified under HSN 21021090 ?
It includes Active yeasts: Other
HSN Code 21021090 represents Active yeasts: Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Active yeasts: Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 21021090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Active yeasts: Other.
HSN Code 21021090 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 : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |
Active yeasts: Other does not include products with the following descriptions:
| HSN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Active yeasts : Culture yeast | |
| Active yeasts : Baker’s yeast | |
| Inactive yeasts, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead | |
| Prepared baking powders |
Active yeasts : Culture yeast
Active yeasts : Baker’s yeast
Inactive yeasts, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead
Prepared baking powders
It includes Active yeasts: Other
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Active yeasts: Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
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.
Under HSN 21021090, Active yeasts: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
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.
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.
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