Indian ITC-HS · Tariff Item (8-digit)
HSN / HS Code 09109990- Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS # w.e.f 1.5.2023 [Notifn. No.76/03-Cus. dt. 13.5.2003]. For exemption to specified goods of chapter 9 when imported from the transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan see Notfn. No. 76/03 - Cus. dt. 13.5.2003 1 Imposed (w.e.f. 1.3.2003) vide s. 128 read with Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). 2 Vide Section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). ADDITIONAL DUTY OF CUSTOMS (TEA & TEA WASTE)1 of Finance Bill 2003) Item No. Description of goods Rate of duty 1. Tea and tea waste Rupee one per Kg. Note 1: In the case of goods specified in the Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003, being goods imported into India, there shall be levied and collected for the purposes of the Union, by surcharge, an additional duty of customs, at the rate specified in the said Schedule.2 Note 2: The additional duty of customs chargeable under section 128(1) of the Finance Act, 2003 shall be in addition to any other duties of customs chargeable on such goods under the Customs Act or any other law for the time being in force.2 Note 3: The provisions of the Customs Act and the rules and regulation made thereunder, including those relating to refunds and exemptions from duties and imposition of penalty, shall, as for as may be, apply in relation to the levy and collection of the additional duty of customs leviable under this section in respect of the goods specified in the Fourth Schedule as they apply in relation to the levy and collection of the duties of customs on such goods under that Act or those rules and regulation, as the case may be. 2 Exemption to tea and tea waste from additional duty of customs. [Notfn. No. 78/03-Cus.,dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts tea and tea waste, when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) as is equivalent additional duty of excise leviable thereon under section 157 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). Exemption to Green Tea from Additional duty of Customs. [Notfn. No. 79/03-Cus., dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts green tea, when imported into India, from the whole of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon under section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003(32 of 2003)
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Heading 0910: GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES
- Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS # w.e.f 1.5.2023 [Notifn. No.76/03-Cus. dt. 13.5.2003]. For exemption to specified goods of chapter 9 when imported from the transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan see Notfn. No. 76/03 - Cus. dt. 13.5.2003 1 Imposed (w.e.f. 1.3.2003) vide s. 128 read with Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). 2 Vide Section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). ADDITIONAL DUTY OF CUSTOMS (TEA & TEA WASTE)1 of Finance Bill 2003) Item No. Description of goods Rate of duty 1. Tea and tea waste Rupee one per Kg. Note 1: In the case of goods specified in the Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003, being goods imported into India, there shall be levied and collected for the purposes of the Union, by surcharge, an additional duty of customs, at the rate specified in the said Schedule.2 Note 2: The additional duty of customs chargeable under section 128(1) of the Finance Act, 2003 shall be in addition to any other duties of customs chargeable on such goods under the Customs Act or any other law for the time being in force.2 Note 3: The provisions of the Customs Act and the rules and regulation made thereunder, including those relating to refunds and exemptions from duties and imposition of penalty, shall, as for as may be, apply in relation to the levy and collection of the additional duty of customs leviable under this section in respect of the goods specified in the Fourth Schedule as they apply in relation to the levy and collection of the duties of customs on such goods under that Act or those rules and regulation, as the case may be. 2 Exemption to tea and tea waste from additional duty of customs. [Notfn. No. 78/03-Cus.,dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts tea and tea waste, when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) as is equivalent additional duty of excise leviable thereon under section 157 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). Exemption to Green Tea from Additional duty of Customs. [Notfn. No. 79/03-Cus., dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts green tea, when imported into India, from the whole of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon under section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003(32 of 2003)
Importing this at the standard rate costs ≈ ₹50.05 in duty for every ₹100 of shipment value.
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Effective import duty stack
Live values from India's ICEGATE customs calculator, computed on an assessable value of ₹100.
BCD
Basic Customs Duty — the headline tariff rate from the First Schedule.
AIDC
Agriculture Infrastructure & Development Cess — calculated on BCD.
SWS
Social Welfare Surcharge — calculated on (BCD + AIDC).
IGST
Integrated Goods and Services Tax — on (CIF + BCD + AIDC + SWS).
For an assessable value of ₹100:
- BCD = AV × 30% = ₹30.00
- AIDC = BCD × 30% = ₹9.00
- SWS = (BCD + AIDC) × 10% = ₹3.90(exemption notifications exist for this code; verify eligibility)
- IGST = (AV + BCD + AIDC + SWS) × 5% = ₹7.14
- Total Duty = BCD + AIDC + SWS + IGST = ₹50.05 (50.05%)
Notifications and exemptions can lower the effective rate for specific goods or FTA partner countries. Cross-check against the latest CBIC circulars before filing.
Where to source to pay less
Basic Customs Duty under each Free Trade Agreement, sorted by best rate. Other duties (AIDC, SWS, IGST) still apply on top.
- JapanBest rate0%save 30pp
- Nepal0%save 30pp
- SAFTA (LDC) countries0%save 30pp
- Sri Lanka0%save 30pp
- SAFTA countries8%save 22pp
- United Arab Emirats21%save 9pp
- Least Developed Countries25.5%save 4.5pp
- MFN — no FTA (baseline)30%standard rate
Source: ITC MACMAP. Eligibility depends on Rules of Origin — consult the relevant FTA notification before filing.
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- 209109990Tariff Item (8-digit)- Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS # w.e.f 1.5.2023 [Notifn. No.76/03-Cus. dt. 13.5.2003]. For exemption to specified goods of chapter 9 when imported from the transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan see Notfn. No. 76/03 - Cus. dt. 13.5.2003 1 Imposed (w.e.f. 1.3.2003) vide s. 128 read with Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). 2 Vide Section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). ADDITIONAL DUTY OF CUSTOMS (TEA & TEA WASTE)1 of Finance Bill 2003) Item No. Description of goods Rate of duty 1. Tea and tea waste Rupee one per Kg. Note 1: In the case of goods specified in the Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003, being goods imported into India, there shall be levied and collected for the purposes of the Union, by surcharge, an additional duty of customs, at the rate specified in the said Schedule.2 Note 2: The additional duty of customs chargeable under section 128(1) of the Finance Act, 2003 shall be in addition to any other duties of customs chargeable on such goods under the Customs Act or any other law for the time being in force.2 Note 3: The provisions of the Customs Act and the rules and regulation made thereunder, including those relating to refunds and exemptions from duties and imposition of penalty, shall, as for as may be, apply in relation to the levy and collection of the additional duty of customs leviable under this section in respect of the goods specified in the Fourth Schedule as they apply in relation to the levy and collection of the duties of customs on such goods under that Act or those rules and regulation, as the case may be. 2 Exemption to tea and tea waste from additional duty of customs. [Notfn. No. 78/03-Cus.,dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts tea and tea waste, when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) as is equivalent additional duty of excise leviable thereon under section 157 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). Exemption to Green Tea from Additional duty of Customs. [Notfn. No. 79/03-Cus., dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts green tea, when imported into India, from the whole of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon under section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003(32 of 2003).
What is an HSN Code?
An HSN code (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is an internationally standardised numeric system to classify traded products. Indian customs extend it to an 8-digit ITC-HS code for more precise classification, taxation and compliance.
- First 2 digits: Chapter (e.g. 9)
- Digits 3–4: Heading
- Digits 5–6: Subheading (WCO-aligned)
- Last 2 digits: Indian ITC extension for added granularity
Why is the right HSN code important?
- Ensures correct calculation of customs duties and taxes.
- Required for shipping bills, bills of entry, GST filings and FTA certificates of origin.
- Helps avoid clearance delays, penalties or reclassification disputes.
How to use this HSN code
Export Documentation
Use this code in your Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Shipping Bill for exports from India.
Import Clearance
Required for the Bill of Entry and customs clearance when importing goods into India.
GST Classification
Drives the applicable GST rate, HSN-wise summary in GSTR-1 and ITC eligibility checks.
Common HSN code mistakes to avoid
- • Reusing outdated or incorrect codes from old shipments
- • Mixing up similar product codes without checking descriptions
- • Ignoring the last 2 digits which affect Indian duty rates
- • Not considering composition, end use or manufacturing process
- • Relying solely on online tools without professional verification
Need more information?
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- • Physical product inspection
- • Material composition / manufacturing process
- • Intended end-use
- • Latest customs notifications & advance rulings
Additional Resources
• DGFT Policy: Guidelines for export-import procedures
• Customs Tariff: Complete HSN code list with duty rates
• GST Notifications: Latest tax-rate updates
• Trade Portal: Government trade documentation support
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Open toolHSN Code 09109990 — FAQs
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HSN code 09109990 (- Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS # w.e.f 1.5.2023 [Notifn. No.76/03-Cus. dt. 13.5.2003]. For exemption to specified goods of chapter 9 when imported from the transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan see Notfn. No. 76/03 - Cus. dt. 13.5.2003 1 Imposed (w.e.f. 1.3.2003) vide s. 128 read with Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). 2 Vide Section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). ADDITIONAL DUTY OF CUSTOMS (TEA & TEA WASTE)1 of Finance Bill 2003) Item No. Description of goods Rate of duty 1. Tea and tea waste Rupee one per Kg. Note 1: In the case of goods specified in the Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003, being goods imported into India, there shall be levied and collected for the purposes of the Union, by surcharge, an additional duty of customs, at the rate specified in the said Schedule.2 Note 2: The additional duty of customs chargeable under section 128(1) of the Finance Act, 2003 shall be in addition to any other duties of customs chargeable on such goods under the Customs Act or any other law for the time being in force.2 Note 3: The provisions of the Customs Act and the rules and regulation made thereunder, including those relating to refunds and exemptions from duties and imposition of penalty, shall, as for as may be, apply in relation to the levy and collection of the additional duty of customs leviable under this section in respect of the goods specified in the Fourth Schedule as they apply in relation to the levy and collection of the duties of customs on such goods under that Act or those rules and regulation, as the case may be. 2 Exemption to tea and tea waste from additional duty of customs. [Notfn. No. 78/03-Cus.,dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts tea and tea waste, when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) as is equivalent additional duty of excise leviable thereon under section 157 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). Exemption to Green Tea from Additional duty of Customs. [Notfn. No. 79/03-Cus., dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts green tea, when imported into India, from the whole of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon under section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003(32 of 2003)) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.
The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 09109990 is 30%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).
HSN code 09109990 covers - Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS # w.e.f 1.5.2023 [Notifn. No.76/03-Cus. dt. 13.5.2003]. For exemption to specified goods of chapter 9 when imported from the transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan see Notfn. No. 76/03 - Cus. dt. 13.5.2003 1 Imposed (w.e.f. 1.3.2003) vide s. 128 read with Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). 2 Vide Section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). ADDITIONAL DUTY OF CUSTOMS (TEA & TEA WASTE)1 of Finance Bill 2003) Item No. Description of goods Rate of duty 1. Tea and tea waste Rupee one per Kg. Note 1: In the case of goods specified in the Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003, being goods imported into India, there shall be levied and collected for the purposes of the Union, by surcharge, an additional duty of customs, at the rate specified in the said Schedule.2 Note 2: The additional duty of customs chargeable under section 128(1) of the Finance Act, 2003 shall be in addition to any other duties of customs chargeable on such goods under the Customs Act or any other law for the time being in force.2 Note 3: The provisions of the Customs Act and the rules and regulation made thereunder, including those relating to refunds and exemptions from duties and imposition of penalty, shall, as for as may be, apply in relation to the levy and collection of the additional duty of customs leviable under this section in respect of the goods specified in the Fourth Schedule as they apply in relation to the levy and collection of the duties of customs on such goods under that Act or those rules and regulation, as the case may be. 2 Exemption to tea and tea waste from additional duty of customs. [Notfn. No. 78/03-Cus.,dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts tea and tea waste, when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) as is equivalent additional duty of excise leviable thereon under section 157 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). Exemption to Green Tea from Additional duty of Customs. [Notfn. No. 79/03-Cus., dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts green tea, when imported into India, from the whole of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon under section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003(32 of 2003). It sits under Chapter 9 – Coffee, tea, mate and spices, in Section II – VEGETABLE PRODUCTS.
The HSN code for - Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS # w.e.f 1.5.2023 [Notifn. No.76/03-Cus. dt. 13.5.2003]. For exemption to specified goods of chapter 9 when imported from the transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan see Notfn. No. 76/03 - Cus. dt. 13.5.2003 1 Imposed (w.e.f. 1.3.2003) vide s. 128 read with Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). 2 Vide Section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). ADDITIONAL DUTY OF CUSTOMS (TEA & TEA WASTE)1 of Finance Bill 2003) Item No. Description of goods Rate of duty 1. Tea and tea waste Rupee one per Kg. Note 1: In the case of goods specified in the Fourth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2003, being goods imported into India, there shall be levied and collected for the purposes of the Union, by surcharge, an additional duty of customs, at the rate specified in the said Schedule.2 Note 2: The additional duty of customs chargeable under section 128(1) of the Finance Act, 2003 shall be in addition to any other duties of customs chargeable on such goods under the Customs Act or any other law for the time being in force.2 Note 3: The provisions of the Customs Act and the rules and regulation made thereunder, including those relating to refunds and exemptions from duties and imposition of penalty, shall, as for as may be, apply in relation to the levy and collection of the additional duty of customs leviable under this section in respect of the goods specified in the Fourth Schedule as they apply in relation to the levy and collection of the duties of customs on such goods under that Act or those rules and regulation, as the case may be. 2 Exemption to tea and tea waste from additional duty of customs. [Notfn. No. 78/03-Cus.,dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts tea and tea waste, when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) as is equivalent additional duty of excise leviable thereon under section 157 of the Finance Act, 2003 (32 of 2003). Exemption to Green Tea from Additional duty of Customs. [Notfn. No. 79/03-Cus., dt. 14.5.2003] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts green tea, when imported into India, from the whole of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon under section 128 of the Finance Act, 2003(32 of 2003) is 09109990, classified under Chapter 9 – Coffee, tea, mate and spices of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).
The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 09109990 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.
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