What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 11081200?

HSN code 11081200 (Starch) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 11081200?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 11081200 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 11081200 cover?

HSN code 11081200 covers Starch. It sits under Chapter 11 – Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten, in Section II – VEGETABLE PRODUCTS.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 11081200?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 11081200 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Starch HSN Code 1108

Q: What is the HSN code for Starch?

The HSN code for Starch is 11081200, classified under Chapter 11 – Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for starch?

Wheat starch is classified under 11081100 and maize (corn) starch under 11081200, within heading 1108.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Starches and inulin are classified under HSN heading 1108. Wheat starch and maize (corn) starch each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

1108

Primary code

11081200

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

30%

Starch HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 1108 (starches; inulin ---- starches :). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
11081100	- Wheat starch	5%	30%
11081200	- Maize (corn) starch	5%	30%

FTA preferential rates: 6 partner agreement(s) listed for 11081200; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for starch?

The HSN code for starch is 1108 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for starch the most common is 11081200, 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 starch is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for starch 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 112-digitProducts of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten
11084-digit headingSTARCHES; INULIN ---- Starches :
1108126-digit subheadingSTARCHES; INULIN ---- Starches :
110812008-digit tariff item- Maize (corn) starch

Section II — VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on starch

Starch (HSN 1108) 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 11081200 — 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 starch

When starch (HSN 11081200) 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 11081200 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for starch is 1108 at the heading level, with 11081200 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.