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Oranges and citrus fruit (Santra) is classified under HSN heading 0805. It is also called mosambi. 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 Oranges and citrus fruit (Santra)?
GST on Oranges and citrus fruit (Santra) 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 | 0805 | Fresh citrus fruits like oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, pomelo, lemons and limes have no GST. | 10/2025-CT(R), entry 48 |
| 5% | 0805 | Dried citrus fruits, such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, lemons and limes, are taxed at 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 27 |
GST rate on Oranges and citrus fruit (Santra) 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 or 12% |
| 22 September 2025 | today | Nil or 5% |
The GST rate on Oranges and citrus fruit (Santra) 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.
0805 Citrus fruit, fresh or dried
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
080510 | Oranges |
08051000 | Oranges kg. |
08052000 | Citrus fruit, fresh or dried mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids |
080521 | Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas) |
08052100 | Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas) kg. |
080522 | Clementines |
08052200 | Clementines kg. |
080529 | Other |
08052900 | Other kg. |
080540 | Grapefruit and pomelos |
08054000 | Grapefruit and pomelos kg. |
080550 | Lemon (citrus limon, citrus limonum) and limes (citrus aurantifolia, citrus latifolia) |
08055000 | Lemon (citrus limon, citrus limonum) and limes (citrus aurantifolia, citrus latifolia) |
080590 | Other kg. |
08059000 | Other kg. |
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 - Almonds (Badam)
0802 - Areca nut (supari)
0802 - Bananas (Kela)
0803 - Coconuts (Nariyal)
0801 - Papayas (Papita)
0807 - Watermelons and melons (Tarbooz)
0807 - Hair oil
3305 - Shaving cream and deodorants
3307 - Razors and blades
8212 - Toothbrushes
9603
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.
