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

HSN Code 090921

Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — neither crushed nor ground

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 090921

The first two digits (09) place this code in chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea, and Spices. Heading 0909 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

0909 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries

More specific codes under 090921

  • 09092110 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — neither crushed nor ground — of seed quality
  • 09092190 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — neither crushed nor ground — other

Related codes in heading 0909

  • 090910 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — seeds of anise or badian
  • 090920 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — seeds of coriander
  • 090922 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — crushed or ground
  • 090930 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — seeds of cumin
  • 090931 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — neither crushed nor ground
  • 090932 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — crushed or ground
  • 090940 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — seeds of caraway
  • 090950 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — seeds of fennel; juniper berries
  • 090961 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — neither crushed nor ground
  • 090962 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries — crushed or ground

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 090921 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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