1901
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
Tax Calculator for 1901
E-Way Bill Rules
For 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, the E-Way Bill threshold is ₹50,000. Since the rate is 18%, you must generate a bill if the Taxable Value exceeds ₹42,372.
Example Calculation
- Base Value: ₹42,372
- + GST (18%): ₹7,626.96
- Total Invoice: ~₹50,000
Invoice Example
Breakdown for a sample invoice value of ₹1,000:
Can I claim ITC?
Yes, if used for business. This reduces your final cash liability.
Input Tax Credit (ITC) Logic
Compliance & Validation
HSN 1901 falls under Chapter 19. It is mandatory to mention this code on invoices if your annual turnover exceeds ₹5 Crore. For turnover below ₹5 Crore, mentioning the 4-digit code (1901) is sufficient for B2B invoices.
Ensure that you charge 9% CGST and 9% SGST for intra-state supplies of 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. For inter-state supplies, the full 18% IGST applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the GST Rate for HSN Code 1901?
The GST rate for HSN Code 1901 (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) is 18%.
Q: Is HSN 1901 eligible for Input Tax Credit (ITC)?
ITC availability is classified as 'eligible'. Generally, businesses can claim ITC unless used for personal consumption or blocked under Section 17(5).
Q: How to calculate GST amount for 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?
Multiply the taxable value by 0.18. For ₹1000 value, GST is ₹180.
Q: Does Reverse Charge (RCM) apply?
No, standard Forward Charge applies.