HSN code for Cardamom — 0908 · GST 5%
Cardamom is billed under HSN 0908, which covers nutmeg, mace and cardamoms. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 5%.
Also called: elaichi, chhoti elaichi, green cardamom
GST on cardamom
- GST rate
- 5%
- Within your state
- CGST 2.5% + SGST/UTGST 2.5%
- To another state
- IGST 5%
Example invoice line
Selling to another state: IGST 5% (₹8.00) replaces CGST and SGST.
What HSN 0908 covers
Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms
Green and black cardamom (elaichi), nutmeg (jaiphal) and mace (javitri).
Questions about cardamom
What is the HSN code for cardamom?
Cardamom is classified under HSN 0908: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms.
What is the GST rate on cardamom?
5% under GST 2.0, in force since 22 September 2025. Within your state that is 2.5% CGST plus 2.5% SGST (or UTGST); to a buyer in another state it is 5% IGST.
How many digits of the HSN code go on the invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to ₹5 crore, print at least 4 digits (0908) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (the 6-digit code for your exact product) on every invoice.
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Save cardamom once with HSN 0908 and its rate, and InDhanPay Books puts the right code and the CGST/SGST or IGST split on every bill after that.