1901

HSN Code 1901: GST Rate & Description

Malt 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
HSN Chapter 19 — Cereal & Bakery Preparations 4-digit code 18% GST
Parent codes: 19 — Preparations of cereals, flour, starch o…
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
9%
SGST / UTGST
9%
IGST
18%

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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3 Sub-codes under 1901
190110 Preparations suitable for infants or young childre… 190120 Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wa… 190190 Other :
All HSN codes in Chapter 19 — Cereal & Bakery Preparations (5 codes)
1901 Malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats… 1902 Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with me… 1903 Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from s… 1904 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roast… 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers'…

About HSN Code 1901

HSN code 1901 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Malt 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.

This code falls under Chapter 19 (Cereal & Bakery Preparations) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% 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 1901?
HSN 1901 refers to: Malt 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. It belongs to Chapter 19 (Cereal & Bakery Preparations) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 1901?
The GST rate for HSN code 1901 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 1901 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 1901 belong to?
HSN code 1901 belongs to Chapter 19 of the GST tariff, which covers Cereal & Bakery Preparations.