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Calculate GST for Milk & Dairy

Calculate tax on fresh milk, curd, lassi, buttermilk, and cottage cheese (paneer) sold loose.

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Quick Summary

HSN/SAC Code#0401
Tax CategoryFood & Groceries
ITC EligibilityNot eligible on exempt loose sales, eligible for input materials on processed dairy
Effective DateJuly 18, 2022
Applicable Tax
0%
Standard GST RateHSN Code 0401

GST Rate Explanation

Fresh cow milk, curd, and buttermilk (HSN 0401) sold loose are exempt from GST (0%) to maintain the accessibility of basic nutritional foods.

Calculation Mode
Net Amount (Before Tax)₹10,000.00
CGST (Central Tax) (0.0%)₹0.00
SGST (State Tax) (0.0%)₹0.00
Total GST (0%)₹0.00
Gross Amount₹10,000.00

Visual Tax Split & Collection Rules

Intrastate Split Allocation
CGST (Central Tax): 0.0%
SGST (State Tax): 0.0%

Within State (CGST + SGST)

When supply is within the same state (intrastate), the CGST and SGST are collected. The total tax is split 50/50 between Central and State governments.

Across States (IGST)

When supply spans across states (interstate), a single Integrated GST of 0% is collected in full by the Central government before allocation.

GST Rate Structure Slabs

Tax SlabCGST (Central)SGST (State)IGST (Integrated)Notes
0%0.0%0.0%0.0%Exempted / Nil rated goods
5%2.5%2.5%5.0%Essential items & services
12%6.0%6.0%12.0%Standard reduced rate items
18%9.0%9.0%18.0%Standard general rate items
28%14.0%14.0%28.0%Luxury / Sin goods & services

GST Calculation Examples

1 Liter of fresh loose milk

Add GST (Exclusive)

Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)

Base Amount: ₹60.00

GST (0%): ₹0.00

Total: ₹60.00

Remove GST (Inclusive)

Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))

Total Amount: ₹60.00

Base Amount: ₹60.00

GST Included: ₹0.00

Loose cottage cheese (paneer) from dairy

Add GST (Exclusive)

Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)

Base Amount: ₹300.00

GST (0%): ₹0.00

Total: ₹300.00

Remove GST (Inclusive)

Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))

Total Amount: ₹300.00

Base Amount: ₹300.00

GST Included: ₹0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Government References & Notifications

Tax Disclaimer Notice

Condensed milk, butter, ghee, and packaged cottage cheese carry 5% or 12% GST.

Last updated: July 2026