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Tamarind (Imli) is classified under HSN heading 0813. Main codes: 081340, 08134010, 08134020, 08134090. 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 Tamarind (Imli)?
GST on Tamarind (Imli) 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.
Changed with GST 2.0 (22 September 2025): 12% → 5% (0813). Many rate charts online still show the old rate. All GST 2.0 rate changes.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nil | Nil | 0813 | No GST on dried tamarind. | 10/2025-CT(R), entry 54 |
| 12% | 5% | 0813 | Other dried fruits and mixed nuts or dried fruit packs are taxed at 5%; dried tamarind is not covered. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 31 |
GST rate on Tamarind (Imli) 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 2017 | 12% |
| 22 September 2017 | 30 September 2019 | 5% or 12% |
| 1 October 2019 | 21 September 2025 | Nil or 12% |
| 22 September 2025 | today | Nil or 5% |
The GST rate on Tamarind (Imli) 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.
0813 Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
081340 | Other fruit |
08134010 | Tamarind, dried |
08134020 | Singoda whole (water nut) |
08134090 | Other |
See all 13 codes on the Chapter 08 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
- Fruits (Phal)
08 - Cashew nuts (Kaju)
0801 - Almonds (Badam)
0802 - Areca nut (supari)
0802 - Bananas (Kela)
0803 - Coconuts (Nariyal)
0801 - Dates (khajur)
0804 - Raisins (kishmish)
0806 - Walnuts (Akhrot)
0802 - Pistachios
0802 - Milk powder and condensed milk
0402 - Jams, jellies and marmalade
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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.
