HSN code for Maida — 1101 · GST 0%

Maida is billed under HSN 1101, which covers wheat or meslin flour. It is nil-rated: 0% GST.

Also called: refined flour, all purpose flour, refined wheat flour

GST on maida

GST rate
0%
Within your state
CGST 0% + SGST/UTGST 0%
To another state
IGST 0%

Example invoice line

Maida 1 kgHSN 1101
1 pack × ₹50.00₹50.00
CGST 0%₹0.00
SGST 0%₹0.00
Total₹50.00

A nil-rated line still shows its HSN code. A bill with only nil-rated or exempt items is a bill of supply.

What HSN 1101 covers

Wheat or meslin flour

Wheat flour of every grade: atta, maida and multigrain atta that is mostly wheat.

The nil rate is for maida sold loose. Pre-packaged and labelled packs (up to 25 kg) carry 5% GST.

Also under 1101: Atta, Multigrain Atta

Questions about maida

What is the HSN code for maida?

Maida is classified under HSN 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.

What is the GST rate on maida?

Maida is nil-rated, 0% GST, under the rates in force since 22 September 2025. A business whose bill has only nil-rated or exempt items issues a bill of supply instead of a tax invoice.

Is maida ever taxed differently?

The nil rate is for maida sold loose. Pre-packaged and labelled packs (up to 25 kg) carry 5% GST.

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 (1101) 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.

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Bill with the right HSN automatically — start free

Save maida once with HSN 1101 and its rate, and InDhanPay Books puts the right code and the CGST/SGST or IGST split on every bill after that.

See also: billing software for retail and kirana stores.