HSN CODE - 04014000 : MILK, CREAM ETC. OF A FAT CONTENT, BY WEIGHT, EXCEEDING 6% BUT NOT EXCEEDING 10%

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 04014000 are used for the MILK, CREAM ETC. OF A FAT CONTENT, BY WEIGHT, EXCEEDING 6% BUT NOT EXCEEDING 10% products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 04014000

First two digits (04) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 04 - Dairy produce; birds’ eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included.

Next two digits (01) represent the heading number which is MILK AND CREAM, NOT CONCENTRATED NOR CONTAINING ADDED SUGAR OR OTHER SWEETENING MATTER

Next two digits (40) represent the product code which is

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is MILK, CREAM ETC. OF A FAT CONTENT, BY WEIGHT, EXCEEDING 6% BUT NOT EXCEEDING 10%

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.