HSN Code 09011123: Chapter 09 – Tea, Coffee, Mate, and Spices

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the Harmonized System of Nomenclature(HSN) Code 09011123. In this chapter, we delve into the fascinating world of the HSN Code – Chapter 9, exploring various aspects related to Tea, Coffee, Mate, and Spices.

  • HSN Code: 09011123
  • HSN Description: COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Arabica cherry : C Grade

What are HSN Codes?

HSN codes, or Harmonized System of Nomenclature codes, are an internationally accepted and standardized system for classifying goods in trade. They were introduced by the World Customs Organization (WCO) to facilitate the systematic classification of goods across borders. In India, HSN codes are used for the systematic classification of goods for taxation purposes, particularly under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.

Each HSN code consists of a series of numbers that represent different categories of goods. These codes range from two to eight digits, with each digit providing more detailed information about the product being classified. For instance, a two-digit HSN code might represent a broad category such as “textiles,” while an eight-digit code could represent a specific type of fabric.

The Structure of HSN Codes

HSN codes follow a hierarchical structure, with each code comprising a series of digits that convey specific information about the categorized goods. The codes range from 2 to 8 digits, offering varying levels of granularity in classification. Here’s a breakdown of the structure:

  • 2-Digit Level: The first two digits represent the chapter, providing a broad classification of goods into overarching categories.
  • 4-Digit Level: The first four digits denote the heading, offering a more detailed classification within each chapter.
  • 6-Digit Level: The first six digits signify the sub-heading, providing further granularity in the classification.
  • 8-Digit Level: The full eight digits represent the tariff item, offering the most detailed classification of goods.

Explore Chapter 9: Tea, Coffee, Mate, and Spices HSN Code

HSN CodeHSN Description
0901COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DECAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION
090111Not decaffeinated
09011111COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Arabica plantation : A Grade
09011112COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Arabica plantation : B Grade
09011113COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Arabica plantation : C Grade
09011119COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Arabica plantation : Other
09011121COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Arabica cherry : AB Grade
09011122COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Arabica cherry : PB Grade
09011123COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Arabica cherry : C Grade
09011124COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Arabica cherry : B/B/B Grade
09011129COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Arabica cherry : Other
09011131COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Rob Parchment : AB Grade
09011132COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Rob Parchment : PB Grade
09011133COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Rob Parchment : C Grade
09011139COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Rob Parchment : Other
09011141COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Rob cherry : AB Grade
09011142COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Rob cherry : PB Grade
09011143COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Rob cherry : C Grade
09011144COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Rob cherry : B/B/B Grade
09011145COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Rob cherry : Bulk
09011149COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Rob cherry : Other
09011190COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated : Other
090112COFFEE, TEA, MATE AND SPICES~Coffee, whether or not roasted or dacaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion~Decaffeinated
09011200COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, not roasted : Decaffeinated
090121Not decaffeinated
09012110COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, roasted : Not decaffeinated : In bulk packing
09012190COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, roasted : Not decaffeinated : Other
090122Decaffeinated
09012210COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, roasted : Decaffeinated : In bulk packing
09012290COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Coffee, roasted : Decaffeinated : Other
090190Other
09019010COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Other : Coffee husks and skins
09019020COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Other : Coffee substitutes containing coffee
09019090COFFEE, WHETHER OR NOT ROASTED OR DACAFFEINATED; COFFEE HUSKS AND SKINS; COFFEE SUBSTITUTES CONTAINING COFFEE IN ANY PROPORTION Other : Other
0902TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED
090210Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg
09021010TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) IN IMMEDIATE PACKINGS OF A CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 KG : CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 25 G .
09021020TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) IN IMMEDIATE PACKINGS OF A CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 KG : CONTENT EXCEEDING 25 G. BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1 KG.
09021030TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) IN IMMEDIATE PACKINGS OF A CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 KG : CONTENT EXCEEDING 1 KG. BUT NOT EXCEEDING 3 KG.
09021090TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) IN IMMEDIATE PACKINGS OF A CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 KG : OTHER
090220Other green tea (not fermented)
09022010TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) : GREEN TEA IN PACKETS WITH CONTENTS EXCEEDING 3 KG BUT NOT EXCEEDING 20 KG
09022020TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) : GREEN TEA IN BULK
09022030TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) : GREEN TEA AGGLOMERATED IN FORMS SUCH AS BALL,BRICK AND TABLETS
09022040TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) : GREEN TEA WASTE
09022090TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER GREEN TEA (NOT FERMENTED) : OTHER
090230Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg.
09023010TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND PARTLY FERMENTED TEA, IN IMMEDIATE PACKINGS OF A CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 KG. : CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 25 G.
09023020TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND PARTLY FERMENTED TEA, IN IMMEDIATE PACKINGS OF A CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 KG. : CONTENT EXCEEDING 25 G. BUT NOT EXCEEDING 1 KG.
09023030TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND PARTLY FERMENTED TEA, IN IMMEDIATE PACKINGS OF A CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 KG. : CONTENT EXCEEDING 1 KG. BUT NOT EXCEEDING 3 KG.
09023090TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND PARTLY FERMENTED TEA, IN IMMEDIATE PACKINGS OF A CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 3 KG. : OTHER
090240Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea
09024010TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND OTHER PARTLY FERMENTED TEA : CONTENT EXCEEDING 3 KG. BUT NOT EXCEEDING 20 KG.
09024020TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND OTHER PARTLY FERMENTED TEA : BLACK TEA, LEAF IN BULK
09024030TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND OTHER PARTLY FERMENTED TEA : BLACK TEA, DUST IN BULK
09024040TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND OTHER PARTLY FERMENTED TEA : TEA BAGS
09024050TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND OTHER PARTLY FERMENTED TEA : BLACK TEA, AGGLOMERATED IN FORMS SUCH AS BALL, BRICK AND TABLETS
09024060TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND OTHER PARTLY FERMENTED TEA : BLACK TEA, WASTE
09024090TEA, WHETHER OR NOT FLAVOURED OTHER BLACK TEA (FERMENTED) AND OTHER PARTLY FERMENTED TEA : OTHER
0903MATE
090300COFFEE, TEA, MATE AND SPICES~Mate~Mate
09030000MATE
0904PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA
090411Neither crushed nor ground
09041110PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA Pepper : Neither crushed nor ground : Pepper, long
09041120PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA Pepper : Neither crushed nor ground : Light black pepper
09041130PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA Pepper : Neither crushed nor ground : Black pepper, garbled
09041140PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA Pepper : Neither crushed nor ground : Black pepper ungarbled
09041150PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHEDOR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OROF THE GENUS PIMENTA Pepper : Neither crushed nor ground : Green pepper, dehydrated
09041160PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA Pepper : Neither crushed nor ground : Pepper pinheads
09041170PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA Pepper : Neither crushed nor ground : Green pepper, frozen or dried
09041180PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA Pepper : Neither crushed nor ground : Pepper other than green, frozen
09041190PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA Pepper : Neither crushed nor ground : Other
090412COFFEE, TEA, MATE AND SPICES~Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta~Crushed or ground
09041200PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA Pepper : Crushed or ground
090420Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, dried or crushed or ground
090421Dried, neither crushed nor gorund
09042110PEPPER 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 — DRIED NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND —OF GENUS CAPSICUM
09042120PEPPER 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 — DRIED NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND —OF GENUS PIMENTA
090422crushed or ground
09042211PEPPER 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 POWDER
09042212PEPPER 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
09042219PEPPER 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—-OTHER
09042221PEPPER 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 PIMENTA —- POWDER
09042229PEPPER 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 PIMENTA —-OTHER
0905VANILLA
090500Vanilla
090510Vannila
09051000VANILLA – NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
090520Crushed or ground
09052000VANILLA – CRUSHED OR GROUND
0906CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS
09061010CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND : CASSIA
09061020CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND : CINNAMON BARK
09061030CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND : CINNAMON TREE FLOWERS
09061090CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND : OTHER
090611Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Blume)
09061110CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS – NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND :– CINNAMON (CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BLUME): — CINNAMON BARK
09061120CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS – NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND :– CINNAMON (CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BLUME): — CINNAMON TREE FLOWERS
09061190CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS – NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND :– CINNAMON (CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BLUME): — OTHER
090619Other
09061910CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS – NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND :– OTHER — CASSIA
09061990CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS – NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND :– OTHER : — OTHER
090620COFFEE, TEA, MATE AND SPICES~Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers~Crushed or ground
09062000CINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS Crushed or ground
0907CLOVES (WHOLE FRUIT, CLOVES AND STEMS)
090710Neither crushed or ground
09071010CLOVES (WHOLE FRUIT, CLOVES AND STEMS) – NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND — EXTRACTED
09071020CLOVES (WHOLE FRUIT, CLOVES AND STEMS) – NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND — NOT EXTRACTED (OTHER THAN STEM)
09071030CLOVES (WHOLE FRUIT, CLOVES AND STEMS) – NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND —STEM
09071090CLOVES (WHOLE FRUIT, CLOVES AND STEMS) – NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND — OTHER
090720crushed or ground
09072000CLOVES (WHOLE FRUIT, CLOVES AND STEMS) – CRUSHED OR GROUND
0908NUT MEG :
090810Nutmeg
090811Neither crushed nor ground
09081110NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – NUTMEG — NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND — IN SHELL
09081120NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – NUTMEG — NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—SHELLED
090812crushed or gorund
09081200NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – NUTMEG — CRUSHED OR GROUND
090821mace
09082100NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – MACE–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
090822crushed or ground
09082200NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – MACE–CRUSHED OR GROUND
090830Cardamoms
090831Cardomoms Neither crushed nor ground
09083110NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – CARDAMOMS — NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND —LARGE (AMOMUM)
09083120NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – CARDAMOMS — NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND —SMALL (ELLETTARIA), ALLEPPEY GREEN
09083130NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – CARDAMOMS — NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND —SMALL , COORG GREEN
09083140NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – CARDAMOMS — NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND —SMALL , BLEACHED, HALF BLEACHED OR BLEACHABLE
09083150NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – CARDAMOMS — NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND —SMALL , MIXED
09083190NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – CARDAMOMS — NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND —OTHER
090832crushed or ground
09083210NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – CARDAMOMS — CRUSHED OR GROUND —POWDER
09083220NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – CARDAMOMS —  CRUSHED OR GROUND —SMALL CARDAMOM SEEDS
09083230NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – CARDAMOMS — CRUSHED OR GROUND —CARDAMOM HUSK
09083290NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS – CARDAMOMS — CRUSHED OR GROUND —OTHER
0909SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF CORIANDER– NEITHER CRUSED NOR GROUND—OF SEED QUALITY
090910Seeds of anise or badian
090920Seeds of coriander
090921Neither crushed nor ground
09092110SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF CORIANDER– NEITHER CRUSED NOR GROUND—OF SEED QUALITY
09092190SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF CORIANDER– NEITHER CRUSED NOR GROUND—OTHER
090922Crushed or ground
09092200SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF CORIANDER– CRUSED OR GROUND
090930Seeds of cumin
090931Seeds of cumin Neither crushed nor ground
09093111SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF CUMIN– NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—CUMIN, OTHER THAN BLACK—-OF SEED QUALITY
09093119other
09093121EEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF CUMIN–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—CUMIN,OTHER THAN BLACK—-OF SEED QUALITY
09093129SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF CUMIN–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—CUMIN,OTHER THAN BLACK—-OTHER
090932Crushed or ground
09093200SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF CUMIN– CRUSHED OR GROUND
090940Seeds of caraway
090950Seeds of fennel; juniper berries
090961Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel juniper berries: neither crushed nor gorund
09096111SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE, BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—SEEDS OF ANISE—-OF SEED QUALITY
09096119SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE, BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—SEEDS OF ANISE—-OTHER
09096121SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—SEEDS OF BADIAN—-OF SEED QUALITY
09096129SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE, BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—SEEDS OF BADIAN—-OTHER
09096131SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL;JUNIPER BERRIES–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—SEEDS OF CARAWAY OR FENNEL —- OF SEED QUALITY
09096139SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE, BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—SEEDS OF CARAWAY OR FENNEL—-OTHER
09096141SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE, BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—JUNIPER BERRIES—-OF SEED QUALITY
09096149SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE, BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—JUNIPER BERRIES—-OTHER
090962Crushed or ground
09096210SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE, BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–CRUSHED OR GROUND—ANISE
09096220SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE, BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–CRUSHED OR GROUND—BADIAN
09096230SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE, BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–CRUSHED OR GROUND—CARAWAY OR FENNEL
09096240SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN,FENNEL, CORIANDER, CUMIN OR CARAWAY; JUNIPER BERRIES-SEEDS OF ANISE, BADIAN, CARAWAY OR FENNEL; JUNIPER BERRIES–CRUSHED OR GROUND—JUNIPER BERRIES
0910GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC(CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES-GINGER–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—FRESH
091010Ginger
091011Ginger Neither crushed nor ground
09101110GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC(CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES-GINGER–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—FRESH
09101120GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC(CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES-GINGER–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—DRIED, UNBLEACHED
09101130GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC(CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES-GINGER–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—DRIED, BLEACHED
09101190GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC(CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES-GINGER–NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND—OTHER
091012Crushed or ground
09101210GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC(CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES-GINGER–CRUSHED OR GROUND—POWDER
09101290GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC(CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES-GINGER–CRUSHED OR GROUND—OTHER
091020Saffron
09102010GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Saffron : Saffron stigma
09102020GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Saffron : Saffron stamen
09102090GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Saffron : Other
091030Turmeric (Curcuma)
09103010GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Turmeric (Curcuma) : Fresh
09103020GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Turmeric (Curcuma) : Dried
09103030GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Turmeric (Curcuma) : Powder
09103090GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Turmeric (Curcuma) : Other
09104010GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES THYME; BAY `LEAVES : TEJPAT (LEAVES OF CASSIA LIGNEA)
09104020GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES THYME; BAY LEAVES : THYMES, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED
09104030GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES THYME; BAY LEAVES : BAY LEAVES, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED
09105000GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES CURRY
091091COFFEE, TEA, MATE AND SPICES~Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices~Mixtures referred to in Note 1(b) to this Chapter
09109100GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Mixtures referred to in Note 1(b) to this Chapter
091099Other
09109911GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Seed : Celery
09109912GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Seed : Fenugreek
09109913GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Seed : Dill
09109914GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Seed : Ajwain
09109915GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Seed : Cassia torea
09109919GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Seed : Other
09109921GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Powder : Cassia
09109923GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Powder : Celery
09109924GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Powder : Fenugreek
09109925GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Powder : Dill
09109926GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Powder : Poppy
09109927GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Powder : Mustard
09109929GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Powder : Other
09109930Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices  – Other: Powder: Husk
09109939GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Husk : Other
09109990GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES Other spices : Other : Other

How does the HSN code system operate?

HSN codes primarily serve dealers and traders, guiding them in product classification. Depending on specific criteria, they are required to adopt HSN codes of 2, 4, or 8 digits.

Business TurnoverRequired HSN Code Length
Less than Rs. 1.5 croresNot required
Rs. 1.5 crores to Rs. 5 crores2 digits
Above Rs. 5 crores4 digits
Import, export, and international trade8 digits

Deciphering the HSN Code

HSN StructureQuantity
Sections21
Chapters99
Headings1,244
Subheadings5,224

Each Section comprises Chapters, and each Chapter consists of Headings. Furthermore, each Heading is subdivided into Subheadings. While Section and Chapter titles delineate broad categories of goods, Headings and Subheadings offer detailed descriptions of specific products.

Discover how products are grouped and organized for trade with our easy-to-follow guide on HSN codes. The table below breaks down goods into different categories using HSN codes from Chapter 01 to Chapter 99. Each chapter covers a specific range of products, giving you insights into the wide variety of items traded worldwide. Whether you’re a business owner, importer, exporter, or just curious about how products are sorted, our table is a helpful tool for understanding how goods are classified. Dive into the details here and learn more about the world of international trade.

Explore HSN Code-Based Distribution of Goods Across Chapters

Section 1. Animals and Animal Products
Chapter 1Live Animals and Animal Products
Chapter 2Meat and Edible offal
Chapter 3Fish, Molluscs, Crustaceans, and Other Aquatic Invertebrates
Chapter 4Dairy Produce, Birds Eggs, Honey, and Unspecified Edible Animal Products
Chapter 5Miscellaneous Animal-Derived Products
Section 2. Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Chapter 6Live Trees, Plants, Bulbs, Roots, Cut Flowers, and Ornamental Foliage
Chapter 7Edible Vegetables and Certain Roots and Tubers
Chapter 8Edible Fruits and Nuts, Citrus Fruit or Melon Peel
Chapter 9Tea, Coffee, Mate, and Spices
Chapter 10Cereals
Chapter 11Milling Products, Malt, Wheat Gluten, Starches, and Inulin
Chapter 12Oilseeds and Oleaginous Fruits, Grains, Straw, Fodder, Seeds, and Fruits
Chapter 13Lac, Gum, Resin, and Other Saps and Extracts
Chapter 14Vegetable Plaiting Materials and Unspecified Vegetable Products
Section 3. Animal or Vegetable Oils, Their Cleavage Products, Waxes, and
Prepared Edible Fats
Chapter 15Animal or Vegetable Oils, Their Cleavage Products, Waxes, and Prepared
Section 4. Prepared Food, Beverages, Spirits, Tobacco and Tobacco
Substitutes
Chapter 16Preparations of Meat, Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, or Other Aquatic Invertebrates
Chapter 17Sugar and Sugar Confectionery
Chapter 18Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations
Chapter 19Preparations of Cereals, Starch, Flour, Milk, and Pastry Products
Chapter 20Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, or Plant Part
Chapter 21Miscellaneous Edible Preparations
Chapter 22Beverages, Vinegar, and Spirits
Chapter 23Residues and Food Waste, Prepared Animal Fodder
Chapter 24Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes
Section 5. Minerals
Chapter 25Salt, Earths, Stones, Sulphur, Plastering Materials, Lime, and Cement
Chapter 26Ores, Slag, and Ashes
Chapter 27Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils, Products of Their Distillation, Mineral Waxes, and Bituminous Substances
Section 6. Chemical Products or of Allied Industries
Chapter 28Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Compounds of Precious Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Radioactive Elements, or Isotopes
Chapter 29Organic Chemicals
Chapter 30Pharmaceutical Products
Chapter 31Fertilisers
Chapter 32Tanning or Dyeing Extracts, Tannins and Their Derivatives, Dyes, Pigments, and Other Colouring Matter, Varnishes and Paints, Inks, Putty, and Other Mastics
Chapter 33Essential Oils, Resinoids, Cosmetic and Toilet Preparations, Perfumery
Chapter 34Cleansing Essentials and Beyond: Navigating the World of Hygiene and Household Products (Soap, washing preparations, organic surface-active agents, lubricating
preparations, prepared waxes, artificial waxes, polishing or scouring
preparations, candles and similar items, modelling pastes, dental
preparations and dental waxes with a basis of plaster)
Chapter 35Albuminoidal Substances, Glues, Enzymes, and Modified Starches
Chapter 36Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Pyrophoric Alloys, Certain Combustible Preparations, and Matches
Chapter 37Photographic or Cinematographic Goods
Chapter 38Miscellaneous Chemical Products
Section 7. Plastics, Rubber, and Articles Thereof
Chapter 39Plastics and Plastic Articles
Chapter 40Rubber and Rubber Articles
Section 8. Raw Hides and Skins, Furskins and Articles Thereof, Leather,
and Related Goods
Chapter 41Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather
Chapter 42Leather Goods, Travel Accessories, and Animal Gut Articles (other than silkworm
gut)
Chapter 43Furskins and artificial fur and articles thereof
Section 9. Wood and Wooden Articles, Wood Charcoal, Cork and Articles of
Cork, Basket Ware and Wickerwork, Manufacturers of Straw, Esparto or Other
Plaiting Material
Chapter 44Wood and wooden articles, wood charcoal
Chapter 45Cork and articles of cork
Chapter 46Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials, basket ware and
wickerwork
Section 10. Pulp of Wood or Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered
Paper or Paperboard (Waste and Scrap), Paper and Paperboard and Articles
Thereof
Chapter 47Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material, recovered paper or
paperboard (waste and scrap)
Chapter 48Paper and paperboard, articles made of paper pulp, or articles made of
paper or paperboard.
Chapter 49Printed books, pictures, newspapers, and other products of the printing
industry, typescripts, manuscripts, and plans
Section 11. Textile and Textile Articles
Chapter 50Silk and Silk Articles
Chapter 51Wool, fine or coarse animal hair, horse hair yarn and other woven fabrics
Chapter 52Cotton and Cotton Articles
Chapter 53Vegetable Textile Fibres and Paper Yarn
Chapter 54Man-Made Filaments and Strips
Chapter 55Man-made staple fibres
Chapter 56Wadding, Felt, Nonwovens, Special Yarns, Twine, Cordage, Ropes, Cables, and Related Articles
Chapter 57Carpets and other textile floor coverings
Chapter 58Special Woven Fabrics, Lace Tapestries, Tufted Textile Fabrics, Trimmings, and Embroidery
Chapter 59Impregnated, covered, coated, or laminated textile fabrics, and textile articles for industrial use
Chapter 60Knitted or crocheted fabrics
Chapter 61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted
Chapter 62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted
Chapter 63Other Made-Up Textile Articles, Sets, Worn Clothing, and Textile Articles, and Rags
Section 12. Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Walking Sticks and Seat Sticks,
Whips, Riding Crops and Parts Thereof, Artificial Flowers, Articles of
Human Hair, Prepared Feathers and Articles Made Thereof
Chapter 64Footwear and Parts Thereof
Chapter 65Headgear and Parts Thereof
Chapter 66Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Seat Sticks, Riding Crops, and Parts Thereof, Including Whips
Chapter 67Feathers, Down, Artificial Flowers, and Hair-based Articles
Section 13. Articles Made of Stone, Plaster, Asbestos, Cement, Mica, or
Other Similar Materials, Glass and Glassware, Ceramic Products
Chapter 68Articles Made of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica, or Similar Materials
Chapter 69Ceramics and Pottery Items
Chapter 70Glass Products and Glassware Items
Section 14. Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Metals Clad With Precious
Metal and Articles Thereof, Precious or Semi-Precious Stones, Coins,
Imitation Jewellery
Chapter 71Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Metals, Metal Clad with Precious Metals, Precious or Semi-Precious Stones, Imitation Jewellery, and Coins
Section 15. Base Metal and Articles Made of Base Metal
Chapter 72Iron and Steel
Chapter 73Articles Made of Iron or Steel
Chapter 74Copper Products and Articles
Chapter 75Nickel Products and Articles
Chapter 76Aluminium Products and Articles
Chapter 77Reserved for Possible Future Use
Chapter 78Lead Products and Articles
Chapter 79Zinc Products and Articles
Chapter 80Tin Products and Articles
Chapter 81Miscellaneous Base Metals, Cermets, and Related Articles
Chapter 82Tools, Implements, Cutlery, and Parts Thereof Made of Base Metal
Chapter 83Miscellaneous Articles Made of Base Metal
Section 16. Machinery and Mechanical Appliances, Electrical Equipment and
Parts Thereof, Sound Reproducers and Recorders, Television Image and Sound
Reproducers and Recorders, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles
Chapter 84Nuclear Reactors, Machinery, Mechanical Appliances, Boilers, and Parts Thereof
Chapter 85Electrical Machinery and Equipment, Sound Reproducers and Recorders, Television Image and Sound Reproducers and Recorders, and Parts and Accessories Thereof
Section 17. Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels, and Associated Transport
Equipment
Chapter 86Tramway or Railway Locomotives, Track Fixtures and Fittings, Rolling Stock, and Traffic Signalling Equipment
Chapter 87Motor Vehicles and Their Components
Chapter 88Aerospace Vehicles and Their Components
Chapter 89Ships, Boats, and Floating Structures
Section 18. Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Checking, Measuring,
Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus, Musical
Instruments, Clocks and Watches, Parts and Accessories Thereof
Chapter 90Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Checking, Measuring, and Precision Equipment
Chapter 91Clocks, Watches, and Parts Thereof
Chapter 92Musical Instruments and Accessories
Section 19. Arms and Ammunition, Parts and Accessories Thereof
Chapter 93Arms, Ammunition, and Accessories
Section 20. Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
Chapter 94Furniture, Mattresses, Bedding, Lamps, and Prefabricated Buildings
Chapter 95Toys, Games, and Sporting Goods
Chapter 96Miscellaneous Manufactured Products
Section 21. Works of Art, Collectors, Pieces and Antiques
Chapter 97Works of Art, Collectors Items, and Antiques
Chapter 98Project Imports, Laboratory Chemicals, Personal Imports by Air or Post, Passenger’s Baggage, Ship Stores
Chapter 99Classification of Services

HSN Code FAQ

FAQAnswer
What is an HSN code?An HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code is a standardized numerical system used to classify goods traded internationally.
Why are HSN codes important for businesses?HSN codes streamline product classification, aid in international trade documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
How are HSN codes used in international trade?HSN codes classify goods for customs clearance, tariff determination, and statistical analysis in international trade transactions.
How do I find the correct HSN code for my product?You can find the correct HSN code by consulting official lists provided by government agencies or using online databases.
Do I need to use HSN codes for all my products?While not mandatory for all products, using HSN codes can enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance with trade regulations.
What is the difference between HSN codes and SAC codes?HSN codes classify goods, whereas SAC codes classify services.
Are HSN codes the same worldwide?HSN codes are harmonized internationally but may have slight variations or additional sub-classifications in some countries.
How often are HSN codes updated or revised?HSN codes undergo periodic updates to accommodate changes in trade practices, technological advancements, and emerging industries.
Can HSN codes change for the same product over time?Yes, HSN codes may change for the same product due to modifications in composition, functionality, or classification criteria.
Do I need to include HSN codes on my invoices?In many countries, it is mandatory to include HSN codes on invoices, especially for international transactions, to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance.
How can I update my product’s HSN code if it changes?You can update your product’s HSN code by referring to the latest HSN code lists provided by government agencies or seeking guidance from trade experts.
Can HSN codes be different for similar products?HSN codes can vary for similar products based on factors such as composition, intended use, and manufacturing process.
Are there penalties for incorrect HSN code classification?Incorrect classification of HSN codes can lead to customs delays, penalties, and legal consequences. It is essential to ensure accurate classification to avoid such issues.
Can HSN codes be used for domestic sales as well?While primarily used for international trade, HSN codes can also be utilized for domestic sales to streamline tax calculations and reporting.
Are there specialized HSN codes for specific industries?Yes, some industries may have specialized HSN codes to cater to unique products or sectors with distinct classification requirements.
How can I verify the accuracy of my product’s HSN code?You can verify the accuracy of your product’s HSN code by cross-referencing it with official HSN code lists, consulting trade experts, or seeking guidance from customs authorities.
Can HSN codes help in analyzing market trends?Yes, HSN codes provide valuable data for analyzing market trends, identifying demand patterns, and understanding trade dynamics within specific product categories.
Are there HSN codes for digital products and services?Yes, there are HSN codes for digital products and services, which are classified based on their nature, usage, and delivery method.
How are HSN codes different from tariff codes?While both serve to classify goods, HSN codes are used internationally, whereas tariff codes may vary by country and are primarily used for customs duty calculations.
Can HSN codes be used for tax exemption purposes?Yes, HSN codes play a crucial role in determining tax rates and exemptions, especially in GST (Goods and Services Tax) regimes, where they are used for tax classification.
Do HSN codes apply to raw materials as well?Yes, HSN codes apply to raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods, providing a comprehensive classification system for all types of goods.
How can I update my product’s HSN code if it changes?You can update your product’s HSN code by referring to the latest HSN code lists provided by government agencies or seeking guidance from trade experts.
Can HSN codes be different for similar products?HSN codes can vary for similar products based on factors such as composition, intended use, and manufacturing process.
Are there penalties for incorrect HSN code classification?Incorrect classification of HSN codes can lead to customs delays, penalties, and legal consequences. It is essential to ensure accurate classification to avoid such issues.
Can HSN codes be used for domestic sales as well?While primarily used for international trade, HSN codes can also be utilized for domestic sales to streamline tax calculations and reporting.

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