HSN Code 09103090: Turmeric (Curcuma)
HSN Code 09103090 represents Turmeric (Curcuma) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Turmeric (Curcuma) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 09103090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Turmeric (Curcuma).
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 09103090
HSN Code 09103090 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 09103090 not include?
Turmeric (Curcuma) does not include products with the following descriptions.
Ginger : Neither crushed nor ground : Fresh
Ginger : Neither crushed nor ground : Dried, unbleached
Ginger : Neither crushed nor ground : Dried, bleached
Ginger : Neither crushed nor ground : Other
Ginger : Crushed or ground: Powder
Ginger : Crushed or ground: Other
Saffron : Saffron stigma
Saffron : Saffron stamen
Saffron : Other
Turmeric (Curcuma): Fresh
Turmeric (Curcuma): Dried
Turmeric (Curcuma): Powder
GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES THYME; BAY `LEAVES : TEJPAT (LEAVES OF CASSIA LIGNEA)
GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES THYME; BAY LEAVES : THYMES, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED
GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES THYME; BAY LEAVES : BAY LEAVES, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED
GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES CURRY
Other spices : Mixtures referred to in Note 1(b) to this Chapter
Other spices : Other : Seed : Celery (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Celery
Other spices : Other : Seed : Fenugreek (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Fenugreek
Other spices : Other : Seed : Dill (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Dill
Other spices : Other : Seed : Ajwain (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Ajwain
Other spices : Other : Seed : Cassia torea (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Cassia torea
Other spices : Other : Seed : Other (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Other
Other spices : Other : Powder : Cassia
Other spices : Other : Powder : Celery
Other spices : Other : Powder : Fenugreek
Other spices : Other : Powder : Dill
Other spices : Other : Powder : Poppy
Other spices : Other : Powder : Mustard
Other spices : Other : Powder : Other
Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices Other: Powder: Husk
Other spices : Other : Husk : Other
Other spices : Other : Other
Ginger : Neither crushed nor ground : Fresh
Ginger : Neither crushed nor ground : Dried, unbleached
Ginger : Neither crushed nor ground : Dried, bleached
Ginger : Neither crushed nor ground : Other
Ginger : Crushed or ground: Powder
Ginger : Crushed or ground: Other
Saffron : Saffron stigma
Saffron : Saffron stamen
Saffron : Other
Turmeric (Curcuma): Fresh
Turmeric (Curcuma): Dried
Turmeric (Curcuma): Powder
GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES THYME; BAY `LEAVES : TEJPAT (LEAVES OF CASSIA LIGNEA)
GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES THYME; BAY LEAVES : THYMES, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED
GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES THYME; BAY LEAVES : BAY LEAVES, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED
GINGER, SAFFRON, TURMERIC (CURCUMA), THYME, BAY LEAVES, CURRY AND OTHER SPICES CURRY
Other spices : Mixtures referred to in Note 1(b) to this Chapter
Other spices : Other : Seed : Celery (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Celery
Other spices : Other : Seed : Fenugreek (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Fenugreek
Other spices : Other : Seed : Dill (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Dill
Other spices : Other : Seed : Ajwain (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Ajwain
Other spices : Other : Seed : Cassia torea (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Cassia torea
Other spices : Other : Seed : Other (other than in processed form)
Other spices : Other : Seed : Other
Other spices : Other : Powder : Cassia
Other spices : Other : Powder : Celery
Other spices : Other : Powder : Fenugreek
Other spices : Other : Powder : Dill
Other spices : Other : Powder : Poppy
Other spices : Other : Powder : Mustard
Other spices : Other : Powder : Other
Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices Other: Powder: Husk
Other spices : Other : Husk : Other
Other spices : Other : Other
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 09103090 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹170 Cr
0.0046% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹4 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹166 Cr
Surplus rank #1272 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 0910
FY 2024-252.75%
Share of Sub-Chapter 0910’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 0.49% of Sub-Chapter 0910’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0910
FY 2024-25#8 of 34
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 0910
Import-side rank: #13 of 34
At a glance
−17.87%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#2017
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+180.67%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move
2.75%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0910
Share of Sub-Chapter 0910 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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.
Balance
+553.15
Exports
554.72 ₹ Cr
0.0243% share
— YoY
18.21% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Imports
1.57 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.23% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Balance
+261.07
Exports
261.60 ₹ Cr
0.0119% share
−52.84% YoY
8.75% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−66.24% YoY
0.10% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Balance
+320.27
Exports
323.76 ₹ Cr
0.0151% share
+23.76% YoY
7.65% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Imports
3.49 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+558.49% YoY
0.58% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Balance
+93.48
Exports
97.48 ₹ Cr
0.0031% share
−69.89% YoY
2.42% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Imports
4.00 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+14.61% YoY
0.65% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Balance
+82.29
Exports
83.31 ₹ Cr
0.0023% share
−14.54% YoY
2.11% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Imports
1.02 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−74.50% YoY
0.15% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Balance
+58.87
Exports
60.68 ₹ Cr
0.0017% share
−27.16% YoY
1.34% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Imports
1.81 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+77.45% YoY
0.19% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Balance
+165.98
Exports
170.31 ₹ Cr
0.0046% share
+180.67% YoY
2.75% of Sub-Ch. 0910
Imports
4.33 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+139.23% YoY
0.49% of Sub-Ch. 0910
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
−17.87% /yr
Imports
18.42% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹6,202.21 Cr
Import
₹885.80 Cr
Trade Balance
+5,316.41
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 09103090 and GST compliance.
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.