What is the GST rate for HSN code 0406?

HSN 0406 (Cheese and curd) is taxed at 5% GST as of the 22 September 2025 rate restructure.

What are the CGST and SGST rates for 0406?

On a sale within the same state, 0406 carries 2.5% CGST and 2.5% SGST. On an inter-state sale it carries 5% IGST instead.

Dairy, eggs, honey

HSN Code 0406 — GST Rate 5%

Cheese and curd

Total GST

What the buyer pays

CGST + SGST

2.5% + 2.5%

Sale within your state

IGST

Sale to another state

Work out the GST on 0406

Amount (₹)

Taxable value: ₹1,000.00
GST @ 5%: ₹50.00
CGST 2.5% (same state): ₹25.00
SGST 2.5% (same state): ₹25.00
Total: ₹1,050.00

Is 0406 the right code for what you sell?

HSN codes classify goods by what the item IS, not what it is used for. A 4-digit code is enough below ₹5 crore turnover; above that GST returns need 6 digits. These are the other codes in chapter 04:

Stop looking rates up one at a time

Growth System puts the HSN code and its rate on the item once, then every invoice, e-way bill and GSTR-1 line uses it. GST billing, stock and payments for Indian businesses — free to start, no card.

Start free

Rates reflect the 56th GST Council restructure effective 22 September 2025, which abolished the 12% and 28% slabs. Classification is the taxpayer's responsibility — check the CBIC tariff for a borderline item.