What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 07031019?

HSN code 07031019 (Onion) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 07031019?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 07031019 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 07031019 cover?

HSN code 07031019 covers Onion. It sits under Chapter 7 – Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, in Section II – VEGETABLE PRODUCTS.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 07031019?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 07031019 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Onion HSN Code 0703

Q: What is the HSN code for Onion?

The HSN code for Onion is 07031019, classified under Chapter 7 – Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for onion?

Fresh or chilled onions fall under sub-heading 070310 — rose onion under 07031011 and other onions under 07031019. Garlic is classified under 07032000.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Onions, shallots and garlic are classified under HSN heading 0703. Rose onions, other onions, shallots and garlic each map to distinct tariff items.

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Heading

0703

Primary code

07031019

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

30%

Onion HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 0703 (onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
07031011	- Rose onion	5%	30%
07031019	- Other	5%	30%
07031020	- Shallots	5%	30%
07032000	- Garlic	5%	100%

What is the HSN code for onion?

The HSN code for onion is 0703 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for onion the most common is 07031019, 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 onion is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for onion 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 72-digitEdible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
07034-digit headingONIONS, SHALLOTS, GARLIC, LEEKS AND OTHER ALLIACEOUS VEGETABLES, FRESH OR CHILLED
0703106-digit subheading- Onions and shallots:
070310198-digit tariff item- Other

Section II — VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on onion

Onion (HSN 0703) 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 07031019 — 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 onion

When onion (HSN 07031019) 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 07031019 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for onion is 0703 at the heading level, with 07031019 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.