Birds' 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
HSN code 0408 is
a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification.
It covers: Birds' 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.
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 0408?
HSN 0408 refers to: Birds' 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. It belongs to Chapter 04 (Dairy & Eggs) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 0408?
The GST rate for HSN code 0408 is 0% — CGST 0% + SGST 0% for intra-state, or IGST 0% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 0408 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 0408 belong to?
HSN code 0408 belongs to Chapter 04 of the GST tariff, which covers Dairy & Eggs.
