--- title: "HSN Code for Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled | HSN 09081120 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 09081120 related to Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09081120/" --- # HSN Code 09081120: Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled - [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 : Shelled | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 9081120 ? It includes Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled? 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 : Shelled? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled? 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 much GST applies to Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled? Under HSN 09081120, Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 09081120 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹120 Cr (−28.62% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹40 Cr (+92.34% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹80 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1765 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0908: 5.85% of its exports; import side 3.60% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0908: #4 of 15 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 8.47% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2434 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +79.33% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0908: 5.85% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 09081120 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 | 73.68 | 0.0032% | — | 11.98% | 33.34 | 0.0009% | — | 6.74% | +40.34 | #2356 | | FY 2019-20 | 59.90 | 0.0027% | −18.70% | 10.31% | 40.64 | 0.0012% | +21.90% | 5.09% | +19.26 | #2641 | | FY 2020-21 | 107.42 | 0.0050% | +79.33% | 7.69% | 20.61 | 0.0007% | −49.29% | 3.03% | +86.81 | #1989 | | FY 2021-22 | 100.38 | 0.0032% | −6.55% | 5.73% | 36.13 | 0.0008% | +75.30% | 5.00% | +64.25 | #2407 | | FY 2022-23 | 115.60 | 0.0032% | +15.16% | 9.35% | 40.92 | 0.0007% | +13.26% | 4.68% | +74.68 | #2347 | | FY 2023-24 | 168.16 | 0.0046% | +45.47% | 11.71% | 20.63 | 0.0004% | −49.58% | 2.08% | +147.53 | #1975 | | FY 2024-25 | 120.03 | 0.0033% | −28.62% | 5.85% | 39.68 | 0.0007% | +92.34% | 3.60% | +80.35 | #2434 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 8.47%/yr, imports 2.94%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 09081120 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 8.47% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 09081120 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.47% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹73.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹120.03 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 09081120 ranked #2434 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 09081120 ranks #2434 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0908, it ranks #4 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #1765 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 09081120 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 09081120 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 79.33% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹80.35 Crore in HSN Code 09081120 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹120.03 Cr exceeded imports of ₹39.68 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹80.35 Crore — ranking #1765 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 2.94% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Nutmeg : Neither crushed nor ground : Shelled India's imports under HSN Code 09081120 have grown at 2.94% CAGR, reaching ₹39.68 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 09081120 contributes 5.85% of Sub-Chapter 0908 exports — ranked #4 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0908, HSN Code 09081120 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.85% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.60% share (rank #4). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09081110/) | ₹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 |