--- title: "HSN Code for Ajwain seed | HSN 09109914 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 09109914 related to Ajwain seed with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09109914/" --- # HSN Code 09109914: Ajwain seed - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other spices : Other : Seed : Ajwain (other than in processed form) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | | Other spices : Other : Seed : Ajwain | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 9109914 ? It includes Ajwain seed ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Ajwain seed? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Ajwain seed is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Ajwain seed; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Ajwain seed? 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 Ajwain seed? 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 Ajwain seed? 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 09109914 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹54 Cr (+18.67% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹3 Cr (−15.15% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹51 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2152 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0910: 0.87% of its exports; import side 0.35% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0910: #18 of 34 by export value; import-side #14 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 11.55% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3518 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +39.85% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0910: 0.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 09109914 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 | 27.94 | 0.0012% | — | 0.92% | 48.06 | 0.0013% | — | 7.05% | −20.12 | #3658 | | FY 2019-20 | 30.09 | 0.0014% | +7.70% | 1.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.46% | 0.05% | +29.83 | #3588 | | FY 2020-21 | 42.08 | 0.0020% | +39.85% | 0.99% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −53.85% | 0.02% | +41.96 | #3178 | | FY 2021-22 | 37.37 | 0.0012% | −11.19% | 0.93% | 1.81 | 0.0000% | +1,408.33% | 0.30% | +35.56 | #3767 | | FY 2022-23 | 37.89 | 0.0010% | +1.39% | 0.96% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.90% | 0.00% | +37.87 | #3845 | | FY 2023-24 | 45.36 | 0.0013% | +19.72% | 1.00% | 3.63 | 0.0001% | +18,050.00% | 0.39% | +41.73 | #3677 | | FY 2024-25 | 53.83 | 0.0015% | +18.67% | 0.87% | 3.08 | 0.0001% | −15.15% | 0.35% | +50.75 | #3518 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 11.55%/yr, imports -36.74%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 09109914 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 11.55% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 09109914 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.55% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹27.94 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹53.83 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 09109914 ranked #3518 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 09109914 ranks #3518 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0910, it ranks #18 of 34. By trade surplus, it ranks #2152 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 09109914 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 09109914 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 39.85% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹50.75 Crore in HSN Code 09109914 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹53.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.08 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹50.75 Crore — ranking #2152 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -36.74% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ajwain seed India's imports under HSN Code 09109914 have grown at -36.74% CAGR, reaching ₹3.08 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 09109914 contributes 0.87% of Sub-Chapter 0910 exports — ranked #18 Among the 34 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0910, HSN Code 09109914 ranks #18 by export value — accounting for 0.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.35% share (rank #14). ## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09103090/) | ₹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 | | #18 | HSN Code 09109914: Ajwain seed (this hsn code) | ₹54 Cr |