0404 HSN Code: Whey & milk products, sweetened

HSN Sub Chapter 0404 represents Whey & milk products, sweetened under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Whey & milk products, sweetened correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 0404, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Whey & milk products, sweetened.

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Chapter No	HSN Code	HSN Description	New GST Rate	Old GST Rate
04	0404	Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included	5%	5%

HSN Code 0404

Chapter: 04

Description: Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included

New GST Rate: 5% Old GST Rate: 5%

Tariff HSN	Description
04041010	Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter :Whey, concentrated, evaporated or condensed, liquid or semi-solid
04041020	Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter :Whey, dry, blocks and powdered
04041090	Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:Other
04049000	other

HSN Code 04041010

Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter :Whey, concentrated, evaporated or condensed, liquid or semi-solid

HSN Code 04041020

Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter :Whey, dry, blocks and powdered

HSN Code 04041090

Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:Other

HSN Code 04049000

other

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Order Number	Description
05/2022	Anand Products (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Madhya Pradesh)
TN/08/AAR/2020	Britannia Industries Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
KAR ADRG 88/2019	Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. (Formerly Known As Kmf) (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Karnataka)
GUJ/GAAR/R/04/2021	Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)
13/2018	Smt. Mandalika Sakunthala (Naa (National Anti Profiteering Authority), )
GST-ARA-88/2018-19/B-10	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)
TN/AAAR/16/2021(AR)	Britannia Industries Limited (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
GUJ/GAAR/R/05/2021	Vadilal Industries Ltd (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)

Order No. 05/2022

Anand Products (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Madhya Pradesh)

Order No. TN/08/AAR/2020

Britannia Industries Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

Order No. KAR ADRG 88/2019

Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. (Formerly Known As Kmf) (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Karnataka)

Order No. GUJ/GAAR/R/04/2021

Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)

Order No. 13/2018

Smt. Mandalika Sakunthala (Naa (National Anti Profiteering Authority), )

Order No. GST-ARA-88/2018-19/B-10

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

Order No. TN/AAAR/16/2021(AR)

Britannia Industries Limited (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)

Order No. GUJ/GAAR/R/05/2021

Vadilal Industries Ltd (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)

What products are classified under HSN 0404

It includes Whey & milk products, sweetened

What should my invoice and records include for Whey & milk products, sweetened?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

Any special steps when selling Whey & milk products, sweetened through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Whey & milk products, sweetened?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Whey & milk products, sweetened is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Whey & milk products, sweetened?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

What misclassification mistakes happen with Whey & milk products, sweetened?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

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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