1901Heading (4-digit)Section IV

HSN Code 1901 – Malt Extract, Food Preparations Of Flour, Groats, Meal, Starch Or Malt Extract, Not…

Full GST classification for Malt Extract, Food Preparations Of Flour, Groats, Meal, Starch Or Malt Extract, Not… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

1901

Chapter

19

Digits

4-digit

Section

IV

What is HSN Code 1901?

HSN code 1901 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Malt Extract, Food Preparations Of Flour, Groats, Meal, Starch Or Malt Extract, Not… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 19 — Preparations Of Cereals, Flour, Starch Or Milk; Pastrycooks' Products, which is part of Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Tobacco. Every GST-registered business supplying malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not… must quote HSN 1901 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 1901

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter19preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products
Heading1901malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included

GST rate for HSN 1901

Goods under HSN 1901 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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HSN Code 1901 — FAQs

What is HSN code 1901?

HSN code 1901 classifies "Malt Extract, Food Preparations Of Flour, Groats, Meal, Starch Or Malt Extract, Not…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 19 (Preparations Of Cereals, Flour, Starch Or Milk; Pastrycooks' Products) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 1901?

1901 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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 1901?

Goods under HSN 1901 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 Malt Extract, Food Preparations Of Flour, Groats, Meal, Starch Or Malt Extract, Not….

Which chapter does HSN code 1901 belong to?

HSN 1901 belongs to Chapter 19 — Preparations Of Cereals, Flour, Starch Or Milk; Pastrycooks' Products, part of Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Tobacco.

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