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# HSN Code 09081110: Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell

- [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/)
- [Chapter 09: Coffee, Tea, Mate and Spices](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-09/)
- [Sub-chapter 0908: Nutmeg, mace & cardamoms](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0908/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9081110 ?

It includes Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell?

Under HSN 09081110, Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 09081110 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹39 Cr (−10.95% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹10 Cr (−15.68% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹29 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2546 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0908: 1.90% of its exports; import side 0.88%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0908: #7 of 15 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3952 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +63.04% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0908: 1.90% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 09081110

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 0908 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0908 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 15.40 | 0.0007% | — | 2.50% | 10.34 | 0.0003% | — | 2.09% | +5.06 | #4431 |
| FY 2019-20 | 12.67 | 0.0006% | −17.73% | 2.18% | 12.58 | 0.0004% | +21.66% | 1.58% | +0.09 | #4709 |
| FY 2020-21 | 19.59 | 0.0009% | +54.62% | 1.40% | 5.17 | 0.0002% | −58.90% | 0.76% | +14.42 | #4202 |
| FY 2021-22 | 31.94 | 0.0010% | +63.04% | 1.82% | 9.66 | 0.0002% | +86.85% | 1.34% | +22.28 | #3967 |
| FY 2022-23 | 30.83 | 0.0009% | −3.48% | 2.49% | 13.51 | 0.0002% | +39.86% | 1.54% | +17.32 | #4130 |
| FY 2023-24 | 43.74 | 0.0012% | +41.87% | 3.04% | 11.48 | 0.0002% | −15.03% | 1.16% | +32.26 | #3720 |
| FY 2024-25 | 38.95 | 0.0011% | −10.95% | 1.90% | 9.68 | 0.0002% | −15.68% | 0.88% | +29.27 | #3952 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.73%/yr, imports -1.09%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 09081110 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.73% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 09081110 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.73% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹15.40 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹38.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 09081110 ranked #3952 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 09081110 ranks #3952 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0908, it ranks #7 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #2546 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 09081110 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 09081110 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 63.04% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹29.27 Crore in HSN Code 09081110 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹38.95 Cr exceeded imports of ₹9.68 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹29.27 Crore — ranking #2546 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.09% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell

India's imports under HSN Code 09081110 have grown at -1.09% CAGR, reaching ₹9.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 09081110 contributes 1.90% of Sub-Chapter 0908 exports — ranked #7

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0908, HSN Code 09081110 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.90% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.88% share (rank #7).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0908

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 09083120: Small Cardamoms (Alleppey Green)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09083120/) | ₹1,057 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 09083190: Cardamoms – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09083190/) | ₹409 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 09083110: Large cardamoms](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09083110/) | ₹229 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 09081120: Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09081120/) | ₹120 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 09081200: Nutmeg \| Crushed Or Ground](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09081200/) | ₹73 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 09083290: Crushed or Ground Cardamoms – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09083290/) | ₹41 Cr |
| #7 | HSN Code 09081110: Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : In shell (this hsn code) | ₹39 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 09083210: Cardamom Powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09083210/) | ₹33 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 09082100: Mace \| Neither Crushed Nor Ground](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09082100/) | ₹15 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 09083220: Cardamoms: Small cardamom seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09083220/) | ₹14 Cr |