GST rate and HSN code for masala
GST on masala (mixed spices) is 5% (HSN 2103) from 22 September 2025, down from 12%. The entry covers 'mixed condiments and mixed seasonings', so garam masala, sambar masala, chaat masala and curry paste are all 5%. Single spices such as jeera (0909), elaichi (0908) or laung (0907) are also 5%.
HSN code and GST rate for masala
| Condition | HSN | GST | CGST + SGST | IGST | Schedule entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed masala, seasonings, curry paste | 2103 90 | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | 5% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 139 |
In force from 22 September 2025. Inside your State, half the rate is CGST and half SGST; for a buyer in another State the full rate is IGST (same entries in Notification 9/2025-IT(Rate)). Entry wording (shortened): “Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings”.
What changed in September 2025
| Condition | Before 22 Sep 2025 | From 22 Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed masala, seasonings, curry paste | 12% | 5% |
Old rate as listed in Annexure I of the PIB release on the 56th GST Council meeting (3 September 2025).
What to print on the bill
- Print 2103 for blended masalas and 0904 to 0910 for single spices.
- Hing (compounded asafoetida) is 1301 at 5%.
- Update old masala items that still carry 12% in your billing software.
- HSN digits: 4 if your turnover last year was up to ₹5 crore, 6 above that; up to ₹5 crore you may leave HSN off bills to unregistered buyers (Notification 78/2020-CT). More in B2C bill rules.
Common mistakes
- Leaving branded masalas at 12% after 22 September 2025.
- Coding a single spice powder (say coriander powder) as 2103. A single ground spice stays in its own heading.
- Treating jeera of seed quality, sold to farmers, like kitchen jeera. Seed quality jeera is nil.
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Questions about GST on masala
What changed for masala in September 2025?
Heading 2103, including mixed condiments and seasonings, moved from 12% to 5% (PIB, Annexure I).
What is the HSN for jeera and saunf?
0909 (seeds of anise, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway), at 5%. Of seed quality, for sowing, they are nil.
Is hing taxed as a spice?
Compounded asafoetida is listed under 1301 at 5% (Schedule I, S. No. 73).
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General information, not tax advice. Rates are taken from Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025, as amended, and were last checked on 16 October 2026. The rate depends on the exact description and classification of your product: check it with your CA.