What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 09041120?

HSN code 09041120 (Black Pepper) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 09041120?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 09041120 is 70%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 09041120 cover?

HSN code 09041120 covers Black Pepper. It sits under Chapter 9 – Coffee, tea, mate and spices, in Section II – VEGETABLE PRODUCTS.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 09041120?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 09041120 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

Is import of HSN code 09041120 free or restricted?

Under the ITC (HS) import policy, HSN code 09041120 is classified as "Prohibited". Always confirm against the latest DGFT notifications before importing.

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Black Pepper HSN Code 0904

Q: What is the HSN code for Black Pepper?

The HSN code for Black Pepper is 09041120, classified under Chapter 9 – Coffee, tea, mate and spices of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for black pepper?

Black pepper falls under sub-heading 090411 — long pepper under 09041110 and light black pepper under 09041120, within heading 0904.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Pepper of the genus Piper (incl. black pepper) is classified under HSN heading 0904. Long pepper and light black pepper each map to distinct tariff items.

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Heading

0904

Primary code

09041120

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

70%

Black Pepper HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 0904 (pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta ---- pepper :). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
09041110	- Pepper, long	5%	30%
09041120	- Light black pepper	5%	70%

FTA preferential rates: 7 partner agreement(s) listed for 09041120; best preferential rate 0% via Nepal; 2 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for black pepper?

The HSN code for black pepper is 0904 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for black pepper the most common is 09041120, 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 black pepper is classified under HSN

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

Chapter 92-digitCoffee, tea, mate and spices
09044-digit headingPEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER; DRIED OR CRUSHED OR GROUND FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM OR OF THE GENUS PIMENTA ---- Pepper :
0904116-digit subheading- Neither crushed nor ground:
090411208-digit tariff item- Light black pepper

Section II — VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on black pepper

Black Pepper (HSN 0904) 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 09041120 — 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 black pepper

When black pepper (HSN 09041120) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 70%, AIDC 70%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 5% on the assessable value plus duties. Import policy: Prohibited.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹142.445. 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 09041120 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for black pepper is 0904 at the heading level, with 09041120 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.