HSN Codes · Chapter 09: Coffee, Tea, and Spices

HSN Code 090220

Coffee, Tea, and Spices — tea, whether or not flavoured — other green tea (not fermented)

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 090220

The first two digits (09) place this code in chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices. Heading 0902 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Coffee, tea, maté, pepper, chilli, turmeric, ginger, and other spices — staples of India's plantation and spice trade, mostly at 5% GST.

Parent heading

0902 — Tea, whether or not flavoured

More specific codes under 090220

  • 09022010 — Green tea in packets with contents exceeding kg. 3 kg. but not exceeding 20 kg
  • 09022020 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — tea, whether or not flavoured — other green tea (not fermented) — green tea in bulk
  • 09022030 — Green tea agglomerated in forms such as ball, brick and tablets
  • 09022040 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — tea, whether or not flavoured — other green tea (not fermented) — green tea waste
  • 09022090 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — tea, whether or not flavoured — other green tea (not fermented) — other

Related codes in heading 0902

  • 090210 — Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 2
  • 090230 — Black tea (fermented), in immediate packings ≤3 kg · GST 5%
  • 090240 — Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 090220 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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