0908

HSN Code 0908: GST Rate & Description

Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms
HSN Chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea & Spices 4-digit code 5% GST
Parent codes: 09 — Coffee, tea, mate and spices
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
2.5%
SGST / UTGST
2.5%
IGST
5%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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8 Sub-codes under 0908
090810 Nutmeg 090811 Neither crushed nor ground : 090812 Crushed or ground mace : 090821 Neither crushed nor ground 090822 Crushed or ground 090830 Cardamoms 090831 Neither crushed nor ground : 090832 Crushed or ground :
All HSN codes in Chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea & Spices (10 codes)
0901 Coffee, whether or not roasted or dacaffeinated,… 0902 Tea, whether or not flavoured 0903 Mate 0904 Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or g… 0905 Vanilla 0906 Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers 0907 Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems) 0908 Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms 0909 Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin… 0910 Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay…

About HSN Code 0908

HSN code 0908 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms.

This code falls under Chapter 09 (Coffee, Tea & Spices) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 5% (CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state, or IGST 5% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 0908?
HSN 0908 refers to: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms. It belongs to Chapter 09 (Coffee, Tea & Spices) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 0908?
The GST rate for HSN code 0908 is 5% — CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state, or IGST 5% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 0908 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 0908 belong to?
HSN code 0908 belongs to Chapter 09 of the GST tariff, which covers Coffee, Tea & Spices.