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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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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