What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 08013220?

HSN code 08013220 (Cashew) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 08013220?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 08013220 is 30%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 08013220 cover?

HSN code 08013220 covers Cashew. It sits under Chapter 8 – Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons, in Section II – VEGETABLE PRODUCTS.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 08013220?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 08013220 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

Is import of HSN code 08013220 free or restricted?

Under the ITC (HS) import policy, HSN code 08013220 is classified as "Prohibited". Always confirm against the latest DGFT notifications before importing.

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Cashew HSN Code 0801

Q: What is the HSN code for Cashew?

The HSN code for Cashew is 08013220, classified under Chapter 8 – Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for cashew?

Cashew kernels fall under sub-heading 080132 — broken under 08013210 and whole under 08013220, within heading 0801.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Cashew nuts are classified under HSN heading 0801 (coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts). Broken and whole cashew kernels each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

0801

Primary code

08013220

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

30%

Cashew HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 0801 (coconuts, brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
08013210	Cashew kernel, broken	5%	30%
08013220	Cashew kernel, whole	5%	30%
08013290	Other	5%	30%

FTA preferential rates: 4 partner agreement(s) listed for 08013220; best preferential rate 0% via Nepal; 3 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for cashew?

The HSN code for cashew is 0801 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for cashew the most common is 08013220, 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 cashew is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for cashew 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 82-digitEdible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
08014-digit headingCOCONUTS, BRAZIL NUTS AND CASHEW NUTS, FRESH OR DRIED, WHETHER OR NOT SHELLED OR PEELED
0801326-digit subheadingShelled :
080132208-digit tariff itemCashew kernel, whole

Section II — VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on cashew

Cashew (HSN 0801) 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 08013220 — 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 cashew

When cashew (HSN 08013220) 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. Import policy: Prohibited.

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 08013220 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for cashew is 0801 at the heading level, with 08013220 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.