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Bajra (Millet) HSN Code 1008

5% IGSTSchedule I

Buckwheat, millet (bajra) and canary seed are classified under HSN heading 1008. Seed-quality and other millet each have their own tariff item.

Heading
1008
Primary code
10081090
GST / IGST
5%
Customs duty (BCD)
0%

Bajra (Millet) HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 1008 (buckwheat millet and canary seeds; other cereals). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
10081010Of seed quality5%0%
10081090Other5%0%

What is the HSN code for bajra (millet)?

The HSN code for bajra (millet) is 1008 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for bajra (millet) the most common is 10081090, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How bajra (millet) is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for bajra (millet) narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

  1. Chapter 102-digitCereals
  2. 10084-digit headingBUCKWHEAT MILLET AND CANARY SEEDS; OTHER CEREALS
  3. 1008106-digit subheadingBuckwheat :
  4. 100810908-digit tariff itemOther

Section IIVEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on bajra (millet)

Bajra (Millet) (HSN 1008) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 10081090 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported bajra (millet)

When bajra (millet) (HSN 10081090) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 0%, AIDC 0%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 5% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: 5. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 10081090

Conclusion

The HSN code for bajra (millet) is 1008 at the heading level, with 10081090 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: