{"id":7283,"date":"2024-01-11T10:58:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T10:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/?page_id=7283"},"modified":"2026-10-16T13:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:29:12","slug":"hsn-code-for-turmeric","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/hsn-code\/hsn-code-for-turmeric\/","title":{"rendered":"HSN Code for Turmeric"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Turmeric, also known as haldi<\/em> or curcuma<\/em>, is classified under HSN 091030<\/strong> in Chapter 9 of the Indian Customs Tariff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 9 covers coffee, tea, mat\u00e9 and spices. Turmeric is classified separately according to whether it is fresh, dried, powdered or supplied in another form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particular<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Product<\/td>Turmeric (Haldi)<\/td><\/tr>
HSN heading<\/td>0910<\/td><\/tr>
HSN subheading<\/td>091030<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Chapter<\/td>09 \u2013 Coffee, tea, mat\u00e9 and spices<\/td><\/tr>
Fresh turmeric GST rate<\/td>Nil<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Dried turmeric GST rate<\/td>5%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Turmeric powder GST rate<\/td>5%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) lists separate eight-digit tariff items for fresh, dried and powdered turmeric. DGFT<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric HSN Codes and GST Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following table shows the applicable classifications for different forms of turmeric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type of turmeric<\/th>HSN code<\/th>GST rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Fresh turmeric, other than in processed form<\/td>09103010<\/strong><\/td>Nil<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Dried turmeric<\/td>09103020<\/strong><\/td>5%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Turmeric powder (Haldi powder)<\/td>09103030<\/strong><\/td>5%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Other turmeric covered by this subheading<\/td>09103090<\/strong><\/td>Generally 5%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Important:<\/strong> The Nil GST rate applies specifically to fresh turmeric that has not been processed. Drying or grinding turmeric changes the applicable tariff item and GST treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GST Council has expressly clarified that fresh turmeric attracts Nil GST, whereas dried or ground turmeric attracts 5% GST. Goods & Services Tax Council<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GST Rate on Turmeric in India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The GST rate depends on whether turmeric is supplied fresh or in a processed form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh Turmeric \u2013 Nil GST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fresh turmeric roots that have not undergone processing fall under HSN 09103010<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are exempt from GST under the applicable exemption entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dried Turmeric \u2013 5% GST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dried turmeric, including dried turmeric fingers, falls under HSN 09103020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It attracts 5% GST<\/strong>, comprising:<\/p>\n\n\n\n