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# HSN Code 09096131: Caraway or fennel seeds (seed quality)

- [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 0909: Pulleys & hoists](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0909/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel;juniper berries : Neither crushed nor ground : Seeds of caraway or fennel : Of seed quality | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9096131 ?

It includes Caraway or fennel seeds (seed quality)

### How much GST applies to Caraway or fennel seeds (seed quality)?

Under HSN 09096131, Caraway or fennel seeds (seed quality) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Caraway or fennel seeds (seed quality) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Caraway or fennel seeds (seed quality); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Caraway or fennel seeds (seed quality)?

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 Caraway or fennel seeds (seed quality)?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Caraway or fennel seeds (seed quality)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 09096131 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹25 Cr (−21.00% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹25 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2683 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0909: 0.32% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0909: #8 of 20 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.11% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4588 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +112.63% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0909: 0.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 09096131

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. 0909 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0909 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 15.41 | 0.0007% | — | 0.44% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.11% | +15.03 | #4429 |
| FY 2019-20 | 17.72 | 0.0008% | +14.99% | 0.45% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +17.72 | #4278 |
| FY 2020-21 | 19.56 | 0.0009% | +10.38% | 0.39% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +19.56 | #4204 |
| FY 2021-22 | 16.32 | 0.0005% | −16.56% | 0.38% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +16.32 | #4855 |
| FY 2022-23 | 14.65 | 0.0004% | −10.23% | 0.28% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +14.63 | #5111 |
| FY 2023-24 | 31.15 | 0.0009% | +112.63% | 0.42% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +31.15 | #4189 |
| FY 2024-25 | 24.61 | 0.0007% | −21.00% | 0.32% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +24.61 | #4588 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.11%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 09096131 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.11% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 09096131 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.11% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹15.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹24.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 09096131 ranked #4588 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 09096131 ranks #4588 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0909, it ranks #8 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #2683 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 09096131 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 09096131 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 112.63% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹24.61 Crore in HSN Code 09096131 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹24.61 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹24.61 Crore — ranking #2683 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 09096131 contributes 0.32% of Sub-Chapter 0909 exports — ranked #8

Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0909, HSN Code 09096131 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0909

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 09093129: Cumin Seeds: Neither Crushed nor Ground, Other Varieties](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09093129/) | ₹5,404 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 09096139: Caraway or fennel seeds, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09096139/) | ₹717 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 09093200: Seeds Of Cumin \| Crushed Or Ground](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09093200/) | ₹623 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 09092190: Coriander seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09092190/) | ₹421 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 09092200: Seeds Of Coriander \| Crushed Or Ground](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09092200/) | ₹193 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 09093119: Black cumin seeds, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09093119/) | ₹112 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 09093121: Seed Quality Cumin (Non-Black, Non-Ground)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09093121/) | ₹27 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 09096131: Caraway or fennel seeds (seed quality) (this hsn code) | ₹25 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 09096230: Crushed/Ground Caraway/Fennel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09096230/) | ₹24 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 09092110: Coriander seeds (seed quality)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09092110/) | ₹20 Cr |