HSN Code 09 – Coffee, Tea, Mate And Spices

HSN Code

Chapter

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2-digit

Section

What is HSN Code 09?

HSN code 09 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Coffee, Tea, Mate And Spices under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea, Mate And Spices, which is part of Section II: Vegetable Products. Every GST-registered business supplying coffee, tea, mate and spices must quote HSN 09 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 09

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	09	coffee, tea, mate and spices

GST rate for HSN 09

Goods under HSN 09 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
0901	coffee, whether or not roasted or dacaffeinated, coffee husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion
0902	tea, whether or not flavoured
0903	mate
0904	pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta
0905	vanilla
0906	cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers
0907	cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)
0908	nutmeg, mace and cardamoms
0909	seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, juniper berries
0910	ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices

HSN Code 09 — FAQs

What is HSN code 09?

HSN code 09 classifies "Coffee, Tea, Mate And Spices" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 09 (Coffee, Tea, Mate And Spices) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 09?

09 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-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 09?

Goods under HSN 09 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 Coffee, Tea, Mate And Spices.

Which chapter does HSN code 09 belong to?

HSN 09 belongs to Chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea, Mate And Spices, part of Section II: Vegetable Products.

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