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Banana HSN Code 0803

5% IGSTSchedule I

Bananas, including plantains, are classified under HSN heading 0803. Curry plantains and other bananas each have their own tariff item.

Heading
0803
Primary code
08031090
GST / IGST
5%
Customs duty (BCD)
30%

Banana HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 0803 (bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
08031010Curry plantain5%30%
08031090Other5%30%

FTA preferential rates: 7 partner agreement(s) listed for 08031090; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for banana?

The HSN code for banana is 0803 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for banana the most common is 08031090, 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 banana is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for banana 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 82-digitEdible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
  2. 08034-digit headingBANANAS, INCLUDING PLANTAINS, FRESH OR DRIED
  3. 0803106-digit subheadingPlantains
  4. 080310908-digit tariff itemOther

Section IIVEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on banana

Banana (HSN 0803) 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 08031090 — 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 banana

When banana (HSN 08031090) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 30%, AIDC 30%, 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: 50.045. 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 08031090

Conclusion

The HSN code for banana is 0803 at the heading level, with 08031090 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: