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

HSN Code 09042212

Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum of the genus pimenta - fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta -- crushed or ground --- of genus capsicum---- chilly seeds

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 09042212

The first two digits (09) place this code in chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices. Heading 0904 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-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

0904 — Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed fruits of the genus Capsicum

Related codes in heading 0904

  • 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
  • 09041200 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta — crushed or ground — crushed or ground

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 09042212 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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