HSN Code 0709 – Edible Vegetables And Certain Roots And Tubers

HSN Code

0709

Chapter

Digits

4-digit

Section

What is HSN Code 0709?

HSN code 0709 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Edible Vegetables And Certain Roots And Tubers under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 07 — Edible Vegetables And Certain Roots And Tubers, which is part of Section II: Vegetable Products. Every GST-registered business supplying edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers must quote HSN 0709 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 0709

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	07	edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
Heading	0709	other vegetables, fresh or chilled

GST rate for HSN 0709

Goods under HSN 0709 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN Code	Description
07091000	other vegetables, fresh or chilled globe artichokes
070920	asparagus
070930	aubergines (egg-plants)
070940	celery other than celeraic
070951	mushrooms of the genus agaricus
070952	mushrooms of the genus boletus
070953	mushrooms of the genus cantharellus
070954	shiitake (lentinus edodes)
070955	matsutake (tricholoma matsutake, tricholoma magnivelare, tricholoma anatolicum, tricholoma dulciolens, tricholoma caligatum)
070956	truffles (tuber spp.)
070959	other
070960	fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta :
070970	spinach, new zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach)
070990	other
070991	glove artichokes
070992	olives
070993	pumpkins, squash and gourds (cucurbita spp.):
070999	other :

HSN Code 0709 — FAQs

What is HSN code 0709?

HSN code 0709 classifies "Edible Vegetables And Certain Roots And Tubers" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 07 (Edible Vegetables And Certain Roots And Tubers) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 0709?

0709 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 0709?

Goods under HSN 0709 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Edible Vegetables And Certain Roots And Tubers.

Which chapter does HSN code 0709 belong to?

HSN 0709 belongs to Chapter 07 — Edible Vegetables And Certain Roots And Tubers, part of Section II: Vegetable Products.

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