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Black pepper (Kali mirch) is classified under HSN heading 0904. Main codes: 090411, 09041110, 09041120, 09041130, 09041140, 09041150. GST as on 26 October 2026: 5%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Black pepper (Kali mirch)?
GST on Black pepper (Kali mirch) as on 26 October 2026: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 5% | 0904 | If you sell pepper, or dried, crushed or ground chillies and allspice, GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 36 |
The GST rate on Black pepper (Kali mirch) 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.
0904 Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
090411 | Neither crushed nor ground |
09041110 | Pepper, long |
09041120 | Light black pepper |
09041130 | Black pepper, garbled |
09041140 | Black pepper ungarbled |
09041150 | Green pepper, dehydrated |
09041160 | Pepper pinheads |
09041170 | Green pepper, frozen or dried |
09041180 | Pepper other than green, frozen |
09041190 | Other |
090412 | Crushed or ground |
09041200 | Crushed or ground |
See all 22 codes on the Chapter 09 page.
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
- Tea (Chai)
0902 - Coffee
0901 - Spices (Masala)
0904 - Turmeric (Haldi)
0910 - Chilli (Mirchi)
0904 - Cardamom (Elaichi)
0908 - Cloves (Laung)
0907 - Cinnamon (dalchini)
0906 - Ginger (fresh and dry, adrak)
0910 - Garlic (Lahsun)
0703 - Mustard seeds (rai)
1207 - Tamarind (Imli)
0813
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.
