Chilli Powder HSN Code & GST Rate

The HSN code for chilli powder is 09042211 in India. It falls under HSN Heading 0904, which covers pepper and dried, crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta.

Chilli powder classified under HSN 0904 generally attracts 5% GST.

What Is the HSN Code for Chilli Powder?

The specific HSN code for chilli powder is:

09042211 — Chilli Powder

The classification follows this hierarchy:

• 09 – Coffee, tea, maté and spices

• 0904 – Pepper and dried, crushed or ground Capsicum/Pimenta fruits

• 090422 – Crushed or ground Capsicum/Pimenta

• 09042211 – Chilli powder

Government of India tariff schedules specifically identify 09042211 as chilli powder.

Chilli Powder HSN Code – Quick Summary

CBIC lists goods under Heading 0904 at 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST = 5% GST.

Chilli Powder HSN Code Details

Pure chilli powder is classified based on dried Capsicum fruit that has been crushed or ground.

This means businesses selling ordinary pure red chilli powder should generally use 09042211 rather than only the broader 0904 heading.

HSN Codes for Different Types of Chilli Products

Different forms of chilli can have different tariff items.

Government tariff schedules separately list 09042211 for chilli powder and 09042212 for chilli seeds, so these products should not be treated as the same classification.

GST Rate on Chilli Powder

Chilli powder under HSN Heading 0904 attracts 5% GST.

For an applicable intra-state transaction:

• 2.5% CGST

• 2.5% SGST

For an applicable inter-state transaction:

• 5% IGST

CBIC’s current GST rate schedule lists Heading 0904 at a total GST rate of 5%.

Example

If chilli powder has a taxable value of ₹1,000:

• Taxable value: ₹1,000

• GST @ 5%: ₹50

• Invoice value including GST: ₹1,050

For an applicable intra-state sale:

• CGST @ 2.5% = ₹25

• SGST @ 2.5% = ₹25

What Is Included Under HSN 0904?

HSN Heading 0904 broadly covers:

• Pepper of the genus Piper

• Dried Capsicum fruits

• Crushed Capsicum

• Ground Capsicum

• Chilli powder

• Dried or ground fruits of the genus Pimenta

Chilli powder falls specifically within the crushed or ground Capsicum classification under this heading.

How to Choose the Correct HSN Code for Chilli Powder

The classification is relatively straightforward for pure chilli powder, but businesses should distinguish between the different forms of the product.

1. Check whether it is pure chilli powder

If the product is dried chilli or Capsicum that has simply been crushed or ground into powder, 09042211 is the relevant tariff item.

2. Distinguish powder from whole dried chilli

Whole dried Capsicum that has not been crushed or ground falls under a different subheading from chilli powder.

3. Distinguish chilli powder from chilli seeds

Chilli seeds have their own tariff classification and should not be invoiced as chilli powder.

4. Check whether it is a spice mixture

A product containing chilli along with several other ingredients may require classification based on the actual composition and character of the product rather than automatically using 09042211.

For standard 100% chilli powder, the appropriate specific HSN is 09042211.

How to Add Chilli Powder HSN Code to an Invoice

When creating a GST invoice for chilli powder:

1. Enter the item name, such as Red Chilli Powder.

2. Add the applicable HSN code 09042211.

3. Enter the quantity and taxable value.

4. Apply 5% GST.

5. Apply CGST and SGST for an applicable intra-state supply or IGST for an applicable inter-state supply.

6. Include the other details required on the GST invoice.

Example Invoice Entry

Related HSN Codes

Businesses dealing in spices may also need these related classifications:

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Sources

• Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) — GST Goods and Services Rates, Heading 0904

• Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India — Indian tariff schedule identifying 09042211 as chilli powder

• Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) — ITC (HS) classifications for Capsicum products

Last Reviewed: 25 September 2026

The classification above applies to chilli powder falling within the described Capsicum classification. Products containing additional ingredients or forming a different food preparation may require a different HSN classification.