HSN code for Fresh Cream — 0401 · GST 5%
Fresh Cream is billed under HSN 0401, which covers milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 5%.
Also called: malai, dairy cream, cooking cream
GST on fresh cream
- GST rate
- 5%
- Within your state
- CGST 2.5% + SGST/UTGST 2.5%
- To another state
- IGST 5%
Example invoice line
Selling to another state: IGST 5% (₹6.50) replaces CGST and SGST.
What HSN 0401 covers
Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Liquid milk of any fat level (full cream, toned, double toned, skimmed) and fresh cream. Milk powder and condensed milk are in 0402, not here.
Non-dairy whipping cream is a food preparation under 2106, not cream under 0401.
Also under 0401: Milk (0%)
Questions about fresh cream
What is the HSN code for fresh cream?
Fresh Cream is classified under HSN 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
What is the GST rate on fresh cream?
5% under GST 2.0, in force since 22 September 2025. Within your state that is 2.5% CGST plus 2.5% SGST (or UTGST); to a buyer in another state it is 5% IGST.
Is fresh cream ever taxed differently?
Non-dairy whipping cream is a food preparation under 2106, not cream under 0401.
How many digits of the HSN code go on the invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to ₹5 crore, print at least 4 digits (0401) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (the 6-digit code for your exact product) on every invoice.
Related HSN codes
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Save fresh cream once with HSN 0401 and its rate, and InDhanPay Books puts the right code and the CGST/SGST or IGST split on every bill after that.