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Almonds (Badam) is classified under HSN heading 0802. GST as on 26 October 2026: Nil or 5%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Almonds (Badam)?
GST on Almonds (Badam) as on 26 October 2026: Nil or 5%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Nil | 0802 | Fresh nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, chestnuts, pistachios, macadamia, kola, areca (supari) and pine nuts, shelled or not, have no GST. | 10/2025-CT(R), entry 45 |
| 5% | 5% | 0802 | If you sell dried chestnuts (singhada), shelled or peeled or not, GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 24 |
| – | 5% | 0802 | Dried areca nuts (supari) and other dried nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts, chestnuts, singhada, macadamia and pine nuts. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 23 |
GST rate on Almonds (Badam) since 1 July 2017
The rate in force in each period, for old invoices, amended returns and audits. Each change came with a CBIC notification; the rate on any exact date is in the app.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 21 September 2025 | Nil, 5% or 12% |
| 22 September 2025 | today | Nil or 5% |
The GST rate on Almonds (Badam) is set by the CBIC rate notification entry that covers it. It can depend on how the goods are sold, for example packed and labelled or loose, and many rates changed with GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
0802 Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
080211 | In shell |
08021100 | In shell |
080212 | Shelled |
08021200 | Shelled |
080221 | In shell |
08022100 | In shell |
080222 | Shelled |
08022200 | Shelled |
080231 | In shell |
08023100 | In shell |
080232 | Shelled |
08023200 | Shelled |
080241 | In shell |
08024100 | In shell |
080242 | Shelled |
08024200 | Shelled |
080251 | In shell |
08025100 | In shell |
080252 | Shelled |
08025200 | Shelled |
080261 | In shell |
08026100 | In shell |
080262 | Shelled |
08026200 | Shelled |
080270 | Kola nuts (cola spp.) |
08027000 | Kola nuts (cola spp.) |
080280 | Areca nuts |
08028010 | WHOLE |
08028020 | SPLIT |
08028030 | Ground |
08028090 | Other |
080290 | Other |
08029000 | Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled - other |
080291 | Pine nuts, in shell |
08029100 | Pine nuts, in shell |
080292 | Pine nuts, shelled |
08029200 | Pine nuts, shelled |
080299 | Other |
08029900 | Other |
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
Other common items
- Fruits (Phal)
08 - Cashew nuts (Kaju)
0801 - Areca nut (supari)
0802 - Bananas (Kela)
0803 - Coconuts (Nariyal)
0801 - Tamarind (Imli)
0813 - Biscuits
1905 - Namkeen (Mixture)
2106 - Pan masala
2106 - Fruit juice
2009 - Cold drinks (Soft drink)
2202 - Drinking water (Mineral water)
2201
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
