--- title: "HSN Code for Turmeric (Curcuma) | HSN 09103090 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 09103090 related to Turmeric (Curcuma) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09103090/" --- # HSN Code 09103090: Turmeric (Curcuma) - [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 0910: Prepared aquatic invertebrates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0910/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Turmeric (Curcuma): Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 9103090 ? It includes Turmeric (Curcuma) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Turmeric (Curcuma)? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Turmeric (Curcuma)? 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 much GST applies to Turmeric (Curcuma)? Under HSN 09103090, Turmeric (Curcuma) 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 Turmeric (Curcuma)? 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 Turmeric (Curcuma)? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 09103090 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹170 Cr (+180.67% YoY) — 0.0046% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹4 Cr (+139.23% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹166 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1272 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0910: 2.75% of its exports; import side 0.49% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0910: #8 of 34 by export value; import-side #13 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -17.87% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2017 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +180.67% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0910: 2.75% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 09103090 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. 0910 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0910 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 554.72 | 0.0243% | — | 18.21% | 1.57 | 0.0000% | — | 0.23% | +553.15 | #594 | | FY 2019-20 | 261.60 | 0.0119% | −52.84% | 8.75% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.24% | 0.10% | +261.07 | #1104 | | FY 2020-21 | 323.76 | 0.0151% | +23.76% | 7.65% | 3.49 | 0.0001% | +558.49% | 0.58% | +320.27 | #957 | | FY 2021-22 | 97.48 | 0.0031% | −69.89% | 2.42% | 4.00 | 0.0001% | +14.61% | 0.65% | +93.48 | #2448 | | FY 2022-23 | 83.31 | 0.0023% | −14.54% | 2.11% | 1.02 | 0.0000% | −74.50% | 0.15% | +82.29 | #2791 | | FY 2023-24 | 60.68 | 0.0017% | −27.16% | 1.34% | 1.81 | 0.0000% | +77.45% | 0.19% | +58.87 | #3263 | | FY 2024-25 | 170.31 | 0.0046% | +180.67% | 2.75% | 4.33 | 0.0001% | +139.23% | 0.49% | +165.98 | #2017 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -17.87%/yr, imports 18.42%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 09103090 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -17.87% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 09103090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -17.87% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹554.72 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹170.31 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 09103090 ranked #2017 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 09103090 ranks #2017 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0910, it ranks #8 of 34. By trade surplus, it ranks #1272 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 09103090 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 09103090 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 180.67% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹165.98 Crore in HSN Code 09103090 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹170.31 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.33 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹165.98 Crore — ranking #1272 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 18.42% CAGR signals rising demand for Turmeric (Curcuma) India's imports under HSN Code 09103090 have grown at 18.42% CAGR, reaching ₹4.33 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 09103090 contributes 2.75% of Sub-Chapter 0910 exports — ranked #8 Among the 34 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0910, HSN Code 09103090 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 2.75% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.49% share (rank #13). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0910 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 09103020: Turmeric (Curcuma)\| Dried](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09103020/) | ₹1,572 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 09103030: Turmeric (Curcuma)\| Powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09103030/) | ₹1,123 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 09109100: Mixed Spices](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09109100/) | ₹1,020 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 09101110: Fresh ginger](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09101110/) | ₹413 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 09101120: Dried, unbleached ginger](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09101120/) | ₹319 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 09109921: Other Spices \| Other \| Powder \| Cassia](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09109921/) | ₹297 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 09109912: Fenugreek seeds (excluding processed form)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09109912/) | ₹294 Cr | | #8 | HSN Code 09103090: Turmeric (Curcuma) (this hsn code) | ₹170 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 09101210: Ginger powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09101210/) | ₹164 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 09109990: Other Spices \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09109990/) | ₹128 Cr |