HSN CODE - 04090000 : NATURAL HONEY

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 04090000 are used for the NATURAL HONEY 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 04090000

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 (09) represent the heading number which is 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

Next two digits (00) represent the product code which is Other

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is NATURAL HONEY

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