What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 10079000?

HSN code 10079000 (Jowar (Sorghum)) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 10079000?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 10079000 is 50%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 10079000 cover?

HSN code 10079000 covers Jowar (Sorghum). It sits under Chapter 10 – Cereals, in Section II – VEGETABLE PRODUCTS.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 10079000?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 10079000 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Jowar (Sorghum) HSN Code 1007

Q: What is the HSN code for Jowar (Sorghum)?

The HSN code for Jowar (Sorghum) is 10079000, classified under Chapter 10 – Cereals of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for jowar?

Grain sorghum (jowar) is classified under 10079000, and seed sorghum under 10071000, within heading 1007.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Grain sorghum (jowar) is classified under HSN heading 1007, split into seed and other.

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Heading

1007

Primary code

10079000

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

50%

Jowar (Sorghum) HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 1007 (grain sorghum). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
10071000	Seed	5%	50%
10079000	Other	5%	50%

FTA preferential rates: 5 partner agreement(s) listed for 10079000; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for jowar (sorghum)?

The HSN code for jowar (sorghum) is 1007 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for jowar (sorghum) the most common is 10079000, 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 jowar (sorghum) is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for jowar (sorghum) 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 102-digitCereals
10074-digit headingGRAIN SORGHUM
1007906-digit subheadingGRAIN SORGHUM
100790008-digit tariff itemOther

Section II — VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on jowar (sorghum)

Jowar (Sorghum) (HSN 1007) 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 10079000 — 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 jowar (sorghum)

When jowar (sorghum) (HSN 10079000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 50%, AIDC 50%, 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: ₹91.625. 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 10079000 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for jowar (sorghum) is 1007 at the heading level, with 10079000 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.