Dry Fruits HSN Code (0801 to 0813) and GST Rate
Dried fruit and mixtures of nuts or dried fruit (headings 0801 to 0806 and 0813).
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- HSN code
- 0801 to 0813
- GST rate
- 5%
- Chapter
- 08: Fruit and nuts
- Before 22 Sep 2025
- 12%
What is the HSN code for dry fruits?
Dry Fruits falls under HSN 0801 to 0813.
There is no single HSN code for dry fruits: each nut or fruit has its own heading (almonds and walnuts 0802, cashews 0801, dried dates and figs 0804, raisins 0806) and gift boxes of mixed dry fruits fall in 081350. Since 22 September 2025 most dried nuts and dried fruits are 5%, down from 12%. Dried tamarind is the exception kept out of the 0813 entry.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 080211 | Almonds in shell (heading 0802) |
| 080132 | Cashew kernels (heading 0801) |
| 080410 | Dates, dried (heading 0804) |
| 081340 | Other dried fruit |
| 081350 | Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits |
GST rate on dry fruits
The GST rate on dry fruits is 5%. Before 22 September 2025 it was 12%.
| GST rate | Within a state | Between states |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% | IGST 5% |
Compare other goods on the GST rates list.
Which HSN digits to write on your invoice
The number of digits depends on your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year. Dry Fruits has no single code, so use the heading of the exact item you sell; the example below uses 0802.
| Turnover last year | Digits | Write |
|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs 5 crore | 4 on B2B invoices, optional on B2C | 0802 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 080211, 080132, 080410 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 08 |
Sample GST invoice line for dry fruits
Here is how a line for dry fruits looks on a tax invoice within one state: 5 × kg box at Rs 1,450.00 each, taxed at 5%. The figures are an example, not a market price.
| Item | HSN | Qty | Rate (Rs) | Taxable (Rs) | CGST (Rs) | SGST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Fruits | 0802 | 5 × kg box | 1,450.00 | 7,250.00 | 181.25 | 181.25 | 7,612.50 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 362.50 instead of CGST and SGST. Make the full invoice with the GST invoice format: it fills in the tax split, round off and amount in words.
Chapter 08 at a glance
Chapter 08 (Fruit and nuts) covers: Edible fruit and nuts, fresh or dried, including citrus and melon peel.
Other pages in chapter 08
Related HSN codes
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with dry fruits:
Questions fréquentes
What is the HSN code for dry fruits?
Dry Fruits falls under HSN 0801 to 0813: dried fruit and mixtures of nuts or dried fruit (headings 0801 to 0806 and 0813). Common 6 digit codes are 080211 for almonds in shell (heading 0802) and 080132 for cashew kernels (heading 0801).
What is the GST rate on dry fruits?
5%: CGST 2.5% plus SGST 2.5% on a sale within a state, or IGST 5% on a sale between states. It was 12% until 21 September 2025.
How many digits of the dry fruits HSN code go on a GST invoice?
There is no single code for dry fruits: use the heading of the item you sell. If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to Rs 5 crore, write the 4 digit code, such as 0802, on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 080211, on every invoice. Shipping bills and bills of entry need the full 8 digit code from the Customs Tariff.
Rates checked on 13 October 2026 against the GST rate notifications in force (GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025). Descriptions are in our own words and are a guide, not a ruling: for a disputed or high value item, check the notification or ask your tax adviser.