HSN code for cashew nuts.
Cashew nuts is classified under HSN code 0801 (COCONUTS, BRAZIL NUTS AND CASHEW NUTS, FRESH OR DRIED). GST is 0% or 5% depending on the exact product — the table below shows which notification entry covers what.
This code covers coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts in their fresh or dried form, whether still in their shells or already shelled and peeled. These are edible tree nuts imported or traded in bulk for consumption or further processing.
gst rates for cashew nuts
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% + 0% | Coconuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled | Exempt list S.No 4310/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
| 0% | 0% + 0% | Brazil nuts, fresh, whether or not shelled or peeled | Exempt list S.No 4410/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
| 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | Cashew nuts, whether or not shelled or peeled, desiccated coconuts; Brazil nuts, dried, whether or not Shelled or Peeled | Sch I S.No 229/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 0801 code page → · chapter 08 — Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or mel
compiled from official CBIC sources · not tax advice — verify with your tax advisor before filing