HSN code for Cumin Seeds — 090931 · GST 5%
Cumin Seeds is billed under HSN 090931, part of heading 0909, which covers seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 5%.
Also called: jeera, zeera, cumin
GST on cumin seeds
- 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% (₹6.00) replaces CGST and SGST.
What HSN 0909 covers
Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries
Coriander (dhaniya), cumin (jeera), fennel (saunf) and similar seed spices, whole or ground.
Also under 0909: Coriander Powder
Questions about cumin seeds
What is the HSN code for cumin seeds?
Cumin Seeds is classified under HSN 090931 (heading 0909): Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries.
What is the GST rate on cumin seeds?
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 (0909) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (090931) on every invoice.
Related HSN codes
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Save cumin seeds once with HSN 090931 and its rate, and InDhanPay Books puts the right code and the CGST/SGST or IGST split on every bill after that.