What products are classified under HSN 0404
It includes 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.
GST Rate for Whey & milk products, sweetened under HSN Code 0404. Understand Current Tax Rates, Exemptions, and Legal Classifications to Ensure Accurate Billing and GST Filing.
| 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% |
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
Following Tariff HSN code falls under Whey & milk products, sweetened:
| Tariff HSN | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter :Whey, dry, blocks and powdered | |
| Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:Other | |
| other |
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
Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter :Whey, dry, blocks and powdered
Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:Other
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It includes 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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