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

HSN Code 0904

Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed fruits of the genus Capsicum

Typical GST rate

5%

2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 0904

The first two digits (09) place this code in chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. 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.

More specific codes under 0904

  • 090411 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — neither crushed nor ground
  • 09041110 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — neither crushed nor ground — pepper, long
  • 09041120 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — neither crushed nor ground — light black pepper
  • 09041130 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — neither crushed nor ground — black pepper, garbled
  • 09041140 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — neither crushed nor ground — black pepper ungarbled
  • 09041150 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — neither crushed nor ground — green pepper, dehydrated
  • 09041160 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — neither crushed nor ground — pepper pinheads
  • 09041170 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — neither crushed nor ground — green pepper, frozen or dried
  • 09041180 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — neither crushed nor ground — pepper other than green, frozen
  • 09041190 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — neither crushed nor ground — other

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 0904 typically attract 5% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
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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