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Groundnuts (peanuts, moongphali) is classified under HSN heading 1202. 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 Groundnuts (peanuts, moongphali)?
GST on Groundnuts (peanuts, moongphali) 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 | 1202 | No GST on groundnuts of seed quality that are not roasted or cooked, whether shelled or broken or not. | 10/2025-CT(R), entry 79 |
| 5% | 1202 | If you sell groundnuts that are not roasted or cooked and not of seed quality, whether shelled or broken or not, GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 62 |
The GST rate on Groundnuts (peanuts, moongphali) 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.
1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
120210 | In shell |
12021011 | Ground?nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken in shell : h.p.s : of seed quality |
12021019 | Ground?nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken in shell : h.p.s : other |
12021091 | Ground?nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken in shell : other : of seed quality |
12021099 | Ground?nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken in shell : other : other |
120220 | Shelled, whether or not broken |
12022010 | Ground?nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken shelled, whether or not broken : kernels, h.p.s. |
12022090 | Ground?nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken shelled, whether or not broken : other |
120230 | SEED |
12023010 | H. P. S. |
12023090 | Other |
120241 | In shell |
12024110 | H.P.S. |
12024190 | Other |
120242 | Shelled, whether or not broken |
12024210 | Kernels, h.p.s. |
12024220 | Kernels,other |
12024290 | 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
- Seeds for sowing
1209 - Mustard seeds (rai)
1207 - Chocolate
1806 - Ice cream (Kulfi)
2105 - Noodles and pasta
1902 - Sweets (sugar confectionery, toffee)
1704 - Pickles
2001 - Sauces and ketchup
2103 - Bread (Pav)
1905 - Detergent and washing powder
3402 - Sanitary napkins and diapers
9619 - Tissue paper and napkins
4818
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.
