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HSN Code 0406: GST Rate & Description

Cheese and curd
HSN Chapter 04 — Dairy & Eggs 4-digit code 0% GST
Parent codes: 04 — Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural hone…
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
0%
SGST / UTGST
0%
IGST
0%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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5 Sub-codes under 0406
040610 Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whe… 040620 Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds 040630 Processed cheese, not grated or powdered 040640 Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing vei… 040690 Other cheese
All HSN codes in Chapter 04 — Dairy & Eggs (10 codes)
0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing… 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added… 0403 Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, keph… 0404 Yogurt, buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, keph… 0405 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk… 0406 Cheese and curd 0407 Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooke… 0408 Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh,… 0409 Natural honey 0410 Insects and other edible products of animal orig…

About HSN Code 0406

HSN code 0406 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Cheese and curd.

This code falls under Chapter 04 (Dairy & Eggs) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 0% (CGST 0% + SGST 0% for intra-state, or IGST 0% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 0406?
HSN 0406 refers to: Cheese and curd. It belongs to Chapter 04 (Dairy & Eggs) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 0406?
The GST rate for HSN code 0406 is 0% — CGST 0% + SGST 0% for intra-state, or IGST 0% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 0406 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 0406 belong to?
HSN code 0406 belongs to Chapter 04 of the GST tariff, which covers Dairy & Eggs.