04Chapter (2-digit)Section I

HSN Code 04 – Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products Of Animal Origin, Not…

Full GST classification for Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products Of Animal Origin, Not… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

04

Chapter

04

Digits

2-digit

Section

I

What is HSN Code 04?

HSN code 04 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products Of Animal Origin, Not… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 04 — Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products Of Animal…, which is part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products. Every GST-registered business supplying dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not… must quote HSN 04 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 04

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter04dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

GST rate for HSN 04

Goods under HSN 04 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
0401milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
0402milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
0403yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa
0404yogurt, buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa
0405butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads
0406cheese and curd
0407birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked
0408birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
0409natural honey
0410insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

HSN Code 04 — FAQs

What is HSN code 04?

HSN code 04 classifies "Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products Of Animal Origin, Not…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 04 (Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products Of Animal…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 04?

04 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 04?

Goods under HSN 04 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products Of Animal Origin, Not….

Which chapter does HSN code 04 belong to?

HSN 04 belongs to Chapter 04 — Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products Of Animal…, part of Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products.

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