India is one of the largest producers and consumers of cereal grains in the world. Cereal grains are used in a variety of applications, ranging from food to animal feed and biofuels. In this article, we will discuss the GST rates and HSN code for cereal grains.
Cereal grains are the edible seeds of grasses that belong to the Poaceae family. Some common cereal grains include rice, wheat, maize, oats, barley, sorghum, and millets. Cereal grains are an important source of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
The GST rates for cereal grains depend on the specific grain and its use. The following table provides an overview of the applicable GST rates for cereal grains:
Cereal Grain >Use >HSN Code >GST Rate
Rice Unmilled 1006 Nil
Rice Milled 1006 5%
Wheat Unmilled 1001 Nil
Wheat Milled 1101 5%
Maize Unmilled 1005 Nil
Maize Milled 1102 5%
Oats Unmilled 1104 5%
Barley Unmilled 1003 Nil
Barley Milled 1103 5%
Sorghum Unmilled 1007 Nil
Sorghum Milled 1107 5%
Millets Unmilled 1008 Nil
Millets Milled 1108 5%
The Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code for cereal grains depends on the specific grain and its use. The following table provides an overview of the HSN code for cereal grains:
Cereal Grain >Use >HSN Code
Rice Unmilled 1006
Rice Milled 1006
Wheat Unmilled 1001
Wheat Milled 1101
Maize Unmilled 1005
Maize Milled 1102
Oats Unmilled 1104
Barley Unmilled 1003
Barley Milled 1103
Sorghum Unmilled 1007
Sorghum Milled 1107
Millets Unmilled 1008
Millets Milled 1108
Cereal grains are an important agricultural commodity in India. The GST rates and HSN codes for cereal grains vary depending on the specific grain and its use. Understanding these rates and codes is important for businesses involved in the production, processing, and sale of cereal grains.
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