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Cardamom (Elaichi) is classified under HSN heading 0908. 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 Cardamom (Elaichi)?
GST on Cardamom (Elaichi) 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% | 0908 | If you sell nutmeg, mace and cardamom, GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 40 |
The GST rate on Cardamom (Elaichi) 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.
0908 Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
090810 | Nutmeg |
090811 | Neither crushed nor ground |
09081110 | In shell |
09081120 | Shelled |
090812 | Crushed or ground mace |
09081200 | Crushed or ground |
090821 | Neither crushed nor ground |
09082100 | Neither crushed nor ground |
090822 | Crushed or ground |
09082200 | Crushed or ground |
090830 | Cardamoms |
090831 | Neither crushed nor ground |
09083110 | Large (amonum) |
09083120 | Small (ellettaria), alleppey green |
09083130 | Small, coorge green |
09083140 | Small, bleached, half bleached or bleachable |
09083150 | Small, mixed |
09083190 | Other |
090832 | Crushed or ground |
09083210 | Powder |
09083220 | Small cardamom seeds |
09083230 | Cardamom husk |
09083290 | 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
- Tea (Chai)
0902 - Coffee
0901 - Spices (Masala)
0904 - Turmeric (Haldi)
0910 - Chilli (Mirchi)
0904 - Cumin (jeera)
0909 - Cashew nuts (Kaju)
0801 - Almonds (Badam)
0802 - Areca nut (supari)
0802 - Biscuits
1905 - Namkeen (Mixture)
2106 - Pan masala
2106
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.
