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HSN 0408: Birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried,…

HSN code 0408 covers: Birds' eggs, not in shell; egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.

It is taxed at 5% GST (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025) — put 0408 in the HSN/SAC column and 5 in the GST % column when you bill it.

Rates reflect the 22 Sep 2025 GST 2.0 reform (mainly 5% and 18%, with 3% for precious metals and 28%/40% for select sin and luxury goods). This is a reference drawn from the CBIC rate schedule, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.

What's inside 0408

This heading has 4 subheadings, including: Eggs; birds' eggs, yolks, dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, Eggs; birds' eggs, yolks, fresh, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, Eggs; birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), fresh, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, moulded, frozen, otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.

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