HSN code for cardamom.

Cardamom is classified under HSN code 0908 (NUTMEG, MACE AND CARDAMOMS). The GST rate is 5%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).

This heading covers three important spices: nutmeg (the seed of the nutmeg tree), mace (the dried outer covering of the nutmeg seed), and cardamom pods and seeds. These are aromatic spices commonly used in cooking, beverages, and traditional medicines.

gst rate for cardamom

gstcgst + sgstwhat it coversentry
5%2.5% + 2.5%Nutmeg, mace and cardamomsSch I S.No 409/2025-Central Tax (Rate)

source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22

invoice examples at 5%

Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 5% GST

  • Taxable value₹10,000
  • CGST @ 2.5%₹250
  • SGST @ 2.5%₹250
  • Invoice total₹10,500

Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 5% GST

  • Taxable value₹1,00,000
  • IGST @ 5%₹5,000
  • Invoice total₹1,05,000

also searched as

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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 0908 code page → · chapter 09 — Coffee, tea, mate and spices

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