Q3HSN Code 2309
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding
GST rate
| Fish soluble paste | 5% |
| Aquatic feed including shrimp feed and prawn feed, poultry feed and cattle feed, including grass, hay and straw, supplement and additives, wheat bran and de-oiled cake other than rice bran | Nil |
| Husk of pulses including Chilka, Concentrates including chuni or churi, Khanda | Nil |
Codes under 2309
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2309 10 | Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale | Varies |
| 2309 90 | Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding › Other | Varies |
| 2309 90 10 | Compounded animal feed | Varies |
| 2309 90 20 | Concentrates for compound animal feed | Varies |
| 2309 90 31 | Prawn and shrimps feed | Varies |
| 2309 90 32 | Fish feed in powdered form | Varies |
← Chapter 23: Animal feed and food industry residues
Related HSN codes
2301Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish2308Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues2302Bran, sharps and other residues, whether or not in the form2307Wine lees; argol2303Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues2306Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for preparations of a kind used in animal feeding?
The HSN code for preparations of a kind used in animal feeding is 2309, under Chapter 23 (Animal feed and food industry residues).
What is the GST rate on preparations of a kind used in animal feeding?
It depends on the specific item: fish soluble paste is 5%; aquatic feed including shrimp feed and prawn feed, poultry feed and cattle feed, including grass, hay and straw, supplement and additives, wheat bran and de-oiled cake other than rice bran is Nil; husk of pulses including chilka, concentrates including chuni or churi, khanda is Nil.
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.