GST rate and HSN code for red chilli

Quick answer

GST on red chilli (lal mirch) is 5% (HSN 0904) from 22 September 2025, whether whole, crushed or powdered, loose or packed. Black pepper (kali mirch) is in the same heading at 5%. Fresh green chilli is a vegetable (HSN 0709) and is nil-rated.

Kirana and grocery staples · HSN 0904 · GST 5% or nil · Last checked 16 October 2026 against the CBIC notifications

HSN code and GST rate for red chilli

GST rate by condition
Condition	HSN	GST	CGST + SGST	IGST	Schedule entry
Dried, crushed or ground red chilli	0904	5%	2.5% + 2.5%	5%	Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 36
Fresh green chilli (a vegetable)	0709	Nil	Nil	Nil	Notification 10/2025-CT(Rate), S. No. 35

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): “Dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum”.

What to print on the bill

Print HSN 0904 for dried red chilli, chilli flakes and chilli powder.
Green chillies go with vegetables at 0% under 0709.
Kashmiri, byadgi and other chilli varieties all fall under 0904.
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

Billing green chillies at 5% because they are 'mirchi'.
Treating loose chilli powder as exempt.
Coding chilli-garlic sauce or chilli pickle as 0904. They are sauces (2103) or pickles.

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Questions about GST on red chilli

Is GST charged on green chilli?

No. Fresh or chilled vegetables, including green chilli, are nil (Notification 10/2025, S. No. 35).

What is the HSN code for black pepper?

0904 (pepper of the genus Piper), at 5%.

Is paprika or chilli flakes 5%?

Yes. 'Dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum' covers chilli flakes and paprika at 5%.

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General information, not tax advice. Rates are taken from Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 and Notification No. 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (exempt goods), 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.