HSN Code 23091000: Dog/cat food

HSN Code 23091000 represents Dog/cat food under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Dog/cat food correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 23091000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Dog/cat food.

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Description of Goods for Dog/cat food

HSN Code 23091000 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
23 Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder 2309 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale 0% 0% 0% 0%

Description of goods

Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale

Chapter

23 – Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder

Sub Chapter

2309 – Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding

CGST 0%
SGST 0%
IGST 0%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 23091000 not include?

Dog/cat food does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Other :Compounded animal feed
Other :Concentrates for compound animal feed
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Prawn and shrimps feed
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Fish meal in powdered form
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Other
Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Other

Other :Compounded animal feed

Other :Concentrates for compound animal feed

Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Prawn and shrimps feed

Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Fish meal in powdered form

Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Other

Other :Feeds for fish (prawn, etc.) :Other

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Case Laws Related to HSN Code 23091000

Order Number Description
Garware Industries Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)
Gandour India Food Processing Private Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Telangana)
Dachepalli Printers (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Telangana)
Vaighai Agro Products Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
Ramu Chettiar Srinivasan, (Proprietor: M/S. Sri Adhi Trading Company) (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
Oerlikon Balzers India Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)
Enp Techno Engineers (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)
Fine Electro Coating (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)
Chinnakani Arumuga Selvaraja, Proprietor, M/S. Sri Venkateshwara Traders (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
M/S. Electroplating And Metal Finishers (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
Ionbond Coatings Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)
Abis Export India Pvt Ltd (Chhattisgarh High Court, Chhattisgarh)
Gupta Steel Udyog (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Punjab)

Garware Industries Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

Gandour India Food Processing Private Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Telangana)

Dachepalli Printers (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Telangana)

Vaighai Agro Products Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

Ramu Chettiar Srinivasan, (Proprietor: M/S. Sri Adhi Trading Company) (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

Oerlikon Balzers India Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

Enp Techno Engineers (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)

Fine Electro Coating (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

Chinnakani Arumuga Selvaraja, Proprietor, M/S. Sri Venkateshwara Traders (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

M/S. Electroplating And Metal Finishers (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

Ionbond Coatings Pvt. Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

Abis Export India Pvt Ltd (Chhattisgarh High Court, Chhattisgarh)

Gupta Steel Udyog (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Punjab)

FAQs for HSN Code 23091000

What products are classified under HSN 23091000 ?

It includes Dog/cat food

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Dog/cat food?

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.

How much GST applies to Dog/cat food?

Under HSN 23091000, Dog/cat food attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Dog/cat food?

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 Dog/cat food is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Dog/cat food?

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.

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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