The official HSN codes for ghee and butter used on GST invoices in India, with the full 8-digit codes below. Pick the line that matches your exact product.
| HSN CODE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 0405 10 00 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads butter |
| 0405 20 00 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads dairy spreads |
| 0405 90 10 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads other: butter oil |
| 0405 90 20 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads other ghee |
| 0405 90 90 | Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads other other |
If your turnover last year was up to ₹5 crore, write the first 4 digits (for example 0405) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore, write 6 digits (040510). For imports and exports, use all 8 digits (04051000).
Ghee and Butter falls under HSN heading 0405. For example, 0405 10 00 is used for butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads butter.
With turnover up to ₹5 crore, write 4 digits on B2B invoices (optional on B2C). Above ₹5 crore, write 6 digits on all invoices. Imports and exports need 8 digits.
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