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

HSN Code 090240

Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 090240

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 090240

  • 09024010 — Content exceeding 3 kg. but not exceeding 20 kg
  • 09024020 — Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea — black tea, leaf in bulk
  • 09024030 — Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea — black tea, dust in bulk
  • 09024040 — Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea — tea bags
  • 09024050 — Black tea, agglomerated in forms such as ball, brick and tablets
  • 09024060 — Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea — black tea, waste
  • 09024090 — Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea — other

Related codes in heading 0902

  • 090210 — Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 2
  • 090220 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — tea, whether or not flavoured — other green tea (not fermented)
  • 090230 — Black tea (fermented), in immediate packings ≤3 kg · GST 5%

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 090240 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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