--- title: "HSN Code for Other Spices | Other | HSN 09109990 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 09109990 related to Other Spices | Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09109990/" --- # HSN Code 09109990: Other Spices | Other - [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 : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 9109990 ? It includes Other Spices | Other ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Spices / Other? 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 Other Spices / Other? Under HSN 09109990, Other Spices / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Other Spices / Other? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Spices / Other? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Spices / Other? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 09109990 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹128 Cr (−16.39% YoY) — 0.0035% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹26 Cr (−16.22% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹102 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1597 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0910: 2.07% of its exports; import side 2.97% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0910: #10 of 34 by export value; import-side #9 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.14% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2360 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +43.41% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0910: 2.07% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 09109990 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 | 64.47 | 0.0028% | — | 2.12% | 14.37 | 0.0004% | — | 2.11% | +50.10 | #2534 | | FY 2019-20 | 76.48 | 0.0035% | +18.63% | 2.56% | 20.32 | 0.0006% | +41.41% | 3.80% | +56.16 | #2328 | | FY 2020-21 | 109.68 | 0.0051% | +43.41% | 2.59% | 25.80 | 0.0009% | +26.97% | 4.28% | +83.88 | #1967 | | FY 2021-22 | 153.94 | 0.0049% | +40.35% | 3.82% | 29.43 | 0.0006% | +14.07% | 4.81% | +124.51 | #1913 | | FY 2022-23 | 175.41 | 0.0048% | +13.95% | 4.44% | 85.06 | 0.0015% | +189.02% | 12.27% | +90.35 | #1870 | | FY 2023-24 | 153.37 | 0.0042% | −12.56% | 3.39% | 31.45 | 0.0006% | −63.03% | 3.34% | +121.92 | #2081 | | FY 2024-25 | 128.24 | 0.0035% | −16.39% | 2.07% | 26.35 | 0.0004% | −16.22% | 2.97% | +101.89 | #2360 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.14%/yr, imports 10.63%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 09109990 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.14% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 09109990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.14% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹64.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹128.24 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 09109990 ranked #2360 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 09109990 ranks #2360 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0910, it ranks #10 of 34. By trade surplus, it ranks #1597 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 09109990 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 09109990 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 43.41% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹101.89 Crore in HSN Code 09109990 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹128.24 Cr exceeded imports of ₹26.35 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹101.89 Crore — ranking #1597 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 10.63% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Spices | Other India's imports under HSN Code 09109990 have grown at 10.63% CAGR, reaching ₹26.35 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 09109990 contributes 2.07% of Sub-Chapter 0910 exports — ranked #10 Among the 34 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0910, HSN Code 09109990 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 2.07% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.97% share (rank #9). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹128 Cr |