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HSN Code 09081200: Crushed or Ground Nutmeg

HSN Code 09081200 represents Crushed or Ground Nutmeg under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Crushed or Ground Nutmeg correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 09081200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Crushed or Ground Nutmeg.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 09081200

HSN Code 09081200 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Nutmeg : Crushed or ground

Chapter

09 - Coffee, tea, mate and spices

Sub Chapter

0908 - Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 09081200 not include?

Crushed or Ground Nutmeg does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 09083120

Cardamoms : Neither crushed nor ground : Small (ellettaria), alleppey green

HSN Code 09083140

Cardamoms : Neither crushed nor ground : Small, bleached, half bleached or bleachable

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 09081200 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹81 Cr

+11.36% vs FY 2024-25

0.0021% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹5 Cr

−13.45% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹76 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1904 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 0908

FY 2025-26

1.90%

Share of Sub-Chapter 0908’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.35% of Sub-Chapter 0908’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0908

FY 2025-26

#5 of 15

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 0908

Import-side rank: #7 of 15

At a glance

9.31%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#3112

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+30.47%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

1.90%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0908

Share of Sub-Chapter 0908 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 09081200

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3069

Balance

+40.69

Exports

43.53 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

— YoY

7.08% of Sub-Ch. 0908

Imports

2.84 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.57% of Sub-Ch. 0908

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3199

Balance

+37.92

Exports

40.20 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−7.65% YoY

6.92% of Sub-Ch. 0908

Imports

2.28 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−19.72% YoY

0.29% of Sub-Ch. 0908

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2856

Balance

+49.16

Exports

52.45 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+30.47% YoY

3.76% of Sub-Ch. 0908

Imports

3.29 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+44.30% YoY

0.48% of Sub-Ch. 0908

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2941

Balance

+55.98

Exports

66.93 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+27.61% YoY

3.82% of Sub-Ch. 0908

Imports

10.95 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+232.83% YoY

1.51% of Sub-Ch. 0908

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3230

Balance

+50.91

Exports

60.12 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

−10.17% YoY

4.86% of Sub-Ch. 0908

Imports

9.21 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−15.89% YoY

1.05% of Sub-Ch. 0908

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3319

Balance

+46.34

Exports

58.43 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−2.81% YoY

4.07% of Sub-Ch. 0908

Imports

12.09 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+31.27% YoY

1.22% of Sub-Ch. 0908

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3093

Balance

+67.41

Exports

72.91 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+24.78% YoY

3.55% of Sub-Ch. 0908

Imports

5.50 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−54.51% YoY

0.50% of Sub-Ch. 0908

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #3112

Balance

+76.43

Exports

81.19 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+11.36% YoY

1.90% of Sub-Ch. 0908

Imports

4.76 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−13.45% YoY

0.35% of Sub-Ch. 0908

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

9.31% /yr

Imports

7.66% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 0908 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹4,265.43 Cr

Import

₹1,349.90 Cr

Trade Balance

+2,915.53

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 09081200 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 9.31% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 09081200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.31% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹43.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹81.19 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 09081200 Ranked #3112 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 09081200 ranks #3112 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0908, it ranks #5 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #1904 of 12872.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 09081200 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 09081200 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 30.47% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹76.43 Crore in HSN Code 09081200 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹81.19 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.76 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹76.43 Crore — ranking #1904 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 7.66% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Crushed or Ground Nutmeg

India's imports under HSN Code 09081200 have grown at 7.66% CAGR, reaching ₹4.76 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 09081200 Contributes 1.90% of Sub-Chapter 0908 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0908, HSN Code 09081200 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.90% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.35% share (rank #7).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 09081200 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 9081200 ?

It includes Crushed or Ground Nutmeg

Any common misclassification issue with Nutmeg / Crushed Or Ground?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Nutmeg / Crushed Or Ground is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Nutmeg / Crushed Or Ground; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Nutmeg / Crushed Or Ground?

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 much GST applies to Nutmeg / Crushed Or Ground?

Under HSN 09081200, Nutmeg / Crushed Or Ground attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Nutmeg / Crushed Or Ground?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Nutmeg / Crushed Or Ground?

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.

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