HSN code for cheese.

Cheese is classified under HSN code 0406 (CHEESE AND CURD). The GST rate is 5% (condition-dependent — see the table below), effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).

gst rates for cheese

gstcgst + sgstcondition
0%0% + 0%Exempt list S.No 17
5%2.5% + 2.5%Sch I S.No 8

source: 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22

invoice examples at 5%

Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 5% GST

  • Taxable value₹10,000
  • CGST @ 2.5%₹250
  • SGST @ 2.5%₹250
  • Invoice total₹10,500

Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 5% GST

  • Taxable value₹1,00,000
  • IGST @ 5%₹5,000
  • Invoice total₹1,05,000

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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 0406 code page → · chapter 04 — Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible

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