HSN CODE - 19059040 : PAPAD

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 19059040 are used for the PAPAD 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 19059040

First two digits (19) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 19 - Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastry cooks’ products.

Next two digits (05) represent the heading number which is BREAD, PASTRY, CAKES, BISCUITS AND OTHER BAKERS WARES, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING COCOA; COMMUNION WAFERS, EMPTY CACHETS OF A KIND SUITABLE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL USE, SEALING WAFERS, RICE PAPER AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS

Next two digits (90) represent the product code which is Other

Last two digits (40) are for final or deeper classification which is PAPAD

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