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Cumin (jeera) is classified under HSN heading 0909. Main codes: 090930, 090931, 09093111, 09093119, 09093121, 09093129. 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 Cumin (jeera)?
GST on Cumin (jeera) 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.
| GST | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nil | 0909 | No GST on seeds of anise, star anise, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, and juniper berries of seed quality. | 10/2025-CT(R), entry 59 |
| 5% | 0909 | If you sell seeds of anise, star anise, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, or juniper berries (not of seed quality), GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 41 |
The GST rate on Cumin (jeera) 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.
0909 Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
090930 | Seeds of cumin |
090931 | Neither crushed nor ground |
09093111 | Of seed quality |
09093119 | Other |
09093121 | Of seed quality |
09093129 | Other |
090932 | Crushed or ground |
09093200 | Crushed or ground |
See all 31 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 - Coriander seeds (dhaniya)
0909 - Black pepper (Kali mirch)
0904 - Cloves (Laung)
0907 - Cinnamon (dalchini)
0906 - Ginger (fresh and dry, adrak)
0910 - Garlic (Lahsun)
0703
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.
