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Cinnamon HSN Code 0906

5% IGSTSchedule I

Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers are classified under HSN heading 0906. Cinnamon bark and tree flowers each have their own tariff item.

Heading
0906
Primary code
09061110
GST / IGST
5%
Customs duty (BCD)
30%

Cinnamon HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 0906 (cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers ---- neither crushed nor ground:). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
09061110- Cinnamon bark5%30%
09061120- Cinnamon tree flowers5%30%

FTA preferential rates: 10 partner agreement(s) listed for 09061110; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 7 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for cinnamon?

The HSN code for cinnamon is 0906 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for cinnamon the most common is 09061110, 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 cinnamon is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for cinnamon 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 92-digitCoffee, tea, mate and spices
  2. 09064-digit headingCINNAMON AND CINNAMON-TREE FLOWERS ---- Neither crushed nor ground:
  3. 0906116-digit subheadingCinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Blume)
  4. 090611108-digit tariff item- Cinnamon bark

Section IIVEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on cinnamon

Cinnamon (HSN 0906) 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 09061110 — 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 cinnamon

When cinnamon (HSN 09061110) 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 09061110

Conclusion

The HSN code for cinnamon is 0906 at the heading level, with 09061110 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: