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Potato HSN Code 0701

5% IGSTSchedule I

Potatoes (fresh or chilled) are classified under HSN heading 0701, split into seed potatoes and other potatoes.

Heading
0701
Primary code
07019000
GST / IGST
5%
Customs duty (BCD)
30%

Potato HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 0701 (potatoes, fresh or chilled). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
07011000- Seed5%30%
07019000- Other5%30%

FTA preferential rates: 5 partner agreement(s) listed for 07019000; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for potato?

The HSN code for potato is 0701 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for potato the most common is 07019000, 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 potato is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for potato 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 72-digitEdible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
  2. 07014-digit headingPOTATOES, FRESH OR CHILLED
  3. 0701906-digit subheadingPOTATOES, FRESH OR CHILLED
  4. 070190008-digit tariff item- Other

Section IIVEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on potato

Potato (HSN 0701) 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 07019000 — 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 potato

When potato (HSN 07019000) 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: Restricted.

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 07019000

Conclusion

The HSN code for potato is 0701 at the heading level, with 07019000 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: