HSN Code 08012100: Brazil nuts

HSN Code 08012100 represents Brazil nuts under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Brazil nuts correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 08012100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Brazil nuts.

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Description of Goods for Brazil nuts

HSN Code 08012100 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons 0801 Coconuts, brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled Brazil nuts : In shell (fresh, whether or not shelled or peeled) 0% 0% 0% 0%
08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons 0801 Coconuts, brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled Brazil nuts : In shell (whether or not shelled or peeled) 6% 6% 12% 0%

Description of goods

Brazil nuts : In shell (fresh, whether or not shelled or peeled)

Chapter

08 – Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons

Sub Chapter

0801 – Coconuts, brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

CGST 0%
SGST 0%
IGST 0%
CESS 0%

Description of goods

Brazil nuts : In shell (whether or not shelled or peeled)

Chapter

08 – Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons

Sub Chapter

0801 – Coconuts, brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

CGST 6%
SGST 6%
IGST 12%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 08012100 not include?

Brazil nuts does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Coconuts : Desiccated
Coconuts :In the inner shell (endocarp) : Fresh
Coconuts :In the inner shell (endocarp) : Dried
Coconuts :In the inner shell (endocarp) :Other
Coconuts : Other: Fresh
Coconuts : Other: Dried
Coconuts : Other: Other
Brazil nuts : Shelled (fresh, whether or not shelled or peeled)
Brazil nuts : Shelled (whether or not shelled or peeled)
Cashew nuts : In shell
Cashew nuts :Shelled: Cashew kernel, broken
Cashew nuts :Shelled: Cashew kernel, whole
Cashew nuts :Shelled: Other

Coconuts : Desiccated

Coconuts :In the inner shell (endocarp) : Fresh

Coconuts :In the inner shell (endocarp) : Dried

Coconuts :In the inner shell (endocarp) :Other

Coconuts : Other: Fresh

Coconuts : Other: Dried

Coconuts : Other: Other

Brazil nuts : Shelled (fresh, whether or not shelled or peeled)

Brazil nuts : Shelled (whether or not shelled or peeled)

Cashew nuts : In shell

Cashew nuts :Shelled: Cashew kernel, broken

Cashew nuts :Shelled: Cashew kernel, whole

Cashew nuts :Shelled: Other

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Case Laws Related to HSN Code 08012100

Order Number Description
Shri Shyam Construction (Faa (First Appellate Authority), Rajasthan)

Shri Shyam Construction (Faa (First Appellate Authority), Rajasthan)

FAQs for HSN Code 08012100

What products are classified under HSN 8012100 ?

It includes Brazil nuts

Any common misclassification issue with Brazil nuts?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Brazil nuts?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Brazil nuts is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Brazil nuts; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Brazil nuts?

Under HSN 08012100, Brazil nuts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Brazil nuts?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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