What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 10059011?

HSN code 10059011 (Maize) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 10059011?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 10059011 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 10059011 cover?

HSN code 10059011 covers Maize. It sits under Chapter 10 – Cereals, in Section II – VEGETABLE PRODUCTS.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 10059011?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 10059011 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Maize HSN Code 1005

Q: What is the HSN code for Maize?

The HSN code for Maize is 10059011, classified under Chapter 10 – Cereals of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for maize?

Yellow maize is classified under 10059011 and seed maize under 10051000, within heading 1005.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Maize (corn) is classified under HSN heading 1005. Seed maize, yellow corn, and flint corn each map to distinct 8-digit tariff items.

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Heading

1005

Primary code

10059011

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

50%

Maize HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 1005 (maize (corn)). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
10051000	Seed	5%	50%
10059011	- Yellow	5%	50%
10059019	- Other	5%	50%
10059020	Flint corn (Zea mays var. indurata)	5%	50%

FTA preferential rates: 5 partner agreement(s) listed for 10059011; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for maize?

The HSN code for maize is 1005 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for maize the most common is 10059011, 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 maize is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for maize 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
10054-digit headingMAIZE (CORN)
1005906-digit subheadingOther:
100590118-digit tariff item- Yellow

Section II — VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on maize

Maize (HSN 1005) 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 10059011 — 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 maize

When maize (HSN 10059011) 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 10059011 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for maize is 1005 at the heading level, with 10059011 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.