What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 09083120?

HSN code 09083120 (Cardamom) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 09083120?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 09083120 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 09083120 cover?

HSN code 09083120 covers Cardamom. It sits under Chapter 9 – Coffee, tea, mate and spices, in Section II – VEGETABLE PRODUCTS.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 09083120?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 09083120 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Cardamom HSN Code 0908

Q: What is the HSN code for Cardamom?

The HSN code for Cardamom is 09083120, classified under Chapter 9 – Coffee, tea, mate and spices of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for cardamom?

Cardamom falls under sub-heading 090831 — large (Amomum) under 09083110 and small Alleppey green (Elettaria) under 09083120, within heading 0908.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms are classified under HSN heading 0908. Large and small (Alleppey/Coorg green) cardamom each map to distinct tariff items.

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Heading

0908

Primary code

09083120

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

70%

Cardamom HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 0908 (nutmeg, mace and cardamoms ----- nutmeg :). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
09083110	- Large (amonum)	5%	70%
09083120	- Small (ellettaria), alleppey green	5%	70%
09083130	- Small, coorge green	5%	70%
09083140	Small, bleached, half bleached or bleachable	5%	70%

FTA preferential rates: 4 partner agreement(s) listed for 09083120; best preferential rate 0% via Nepal; 3 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for cardamom?

The HSN code for cardamom is 0908 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for cardamom the most common is 09083120, 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 cardamom is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for cardamom 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
09084-digit headingNUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS ----- Nutmeg :
0908316-digit subheadingNeither crushed nor ground :
090831208-digit tariff item- Small (ellettaria), alleppey green

Section II — VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on cardamom

Cardamom (HSN 0908) 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 09083120 — 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 cardamom

When cardamom (HSN 09083120) 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.

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 09083120 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for cardamom is 0908 at the heading level, with 09083120 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.