Q3HSN Code 1901
Malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats, meal
Malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included
GST rate
| Food preparation of millet flour, in powder form, containing at least 70% millets by weight, pre-packaged and labelled; Malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of heading 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis not elsewhere specified or included | 5% |
| Food preparation of millet flour, in powder form, containing at least 70% millets by weight, other than pre-packaged and labelled | Nil |
| Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1904 | 5% |
Codes under 1901
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 10 | Preparations suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale: | Varies |
| 1901 10 10 | Malted milk (including powder) | Varies |
| 1901 20 | Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1904 | Varies |
| 1901 90 | Malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included › Other | Varies |
| 1901 90 10 | Malt extract | Varies |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats, meal?
The HSN code for malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats, meal is 1901, under Chapter 19 (Cereal, flour and bakery preparations).
What is the GST rate on malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats, meal?
It depends on the specific item: food preparation of millet flour, in powder form, containing at least 70% millets by weight, pre-packaged and labelled; malt extract, food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of heading 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis not elsewhere specified or included is 5%; food preparation of millet flour, in powder form, containing at least 70% millets by weight, other than pre-packaged and labelled is Nil; mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1904 is 5%.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.