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

HSN Code 09081120

Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — neither crushed nor ground — shelled

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 09081120

The first two digits (09) place this code in chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices. Heading 0908 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

0908 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms

Related codes in heading 0908

  • 09081110 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — neither crushed nor ground — in shell
  • 09081200 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — crushed or ground mace — crushed or ground
  • 09082100 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — neither crushed nor ground — neither crushed nor ground
  • 09082200 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — crushed or ground — crushed or ground
  • 09083110 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — neither crushed nor ground — large (amonum)
  • 09083120 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — neither crushed nor ground — small (ellettaria), alleppey green
  • 09083130 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — neither crushed nor ground — small, coorge green
  • 09083140 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — neither crushed nor ground — small, bleached, half bleached or bleachable
  • 09083150 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — neither crushed nor ground — small, mixed
  • 09083190 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices — nutmeg, mace and cardamoms — neither crushed nor ground — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 09081120 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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