RATE OF TAX ON TAMARIND

[DUBBA SRINIVAS]

WHETHER TAMARIND WITH SEED ( FRESH) IS TAXABLE OR NOT UNDER GST RESUME

[KASTURI SETHI]

Extract of FAQ dated 3.8.17

21.

What is the HSN code and GST rate for tamarind?

• Tamarind [fresh] falls under 0810 and attract Nil GST. • Tamarind [dry] falls under 0813 and attract 12% GST.

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

Thanks Sri Kasturi Sir.

AI Summary

GST classification of tamarind: fresh tamarind exempt from GST, dried tamarind attracts taxable GST rate.
Fresh tamarind is classified under HSN 0810 and is nil-rated under GST, while dried tamarind is classified under HSN 0813 and is subject to a taxable GST rate; the tax treatment depends on the commodity's physical state.