HS Codes for Indian Agro Commodity Exports: Complete Reference Guide 2025

HS Codes (Harmonized System Codes) are internationally standardized numerical codes used to classify traded products for customs clearance, tariff calculation, and trade statistics. For Indian agro commodity exports and imports, using the correct HS code is critical to ensure smooth customs clearance, accurate duty calculation, and compliance with export-import regulations. This reference guide compiles the most commonly used HS codes for Indian agro commodity trade.

HS Codes for Oilseeds and Oilseed Products

• Mustard Seeds (for sowing or other uses): HS Code 1205.10 (low erucic acid) / 1205.90 (other)

• Crude Mustard Oil: HS Code 1514.91

• Refined Mustard / Rapeseed Oil: HS Code 1514.19

• Soybean (whole): HS Code 1201.90

• Crude Soybean Oil: HS Code 1507.10

• Refined Soybean Oil: HS Code 1507.90

• Soybean De-Oiled Cake (DOC / Meal): HS Code 2304.00

• Mustard De-Oiled Cake (Rapeseed Meal): HS Code 2306.41 (low erucic) / 2306.49 (other)

• Sesame Seeds: HS Code 1207.40

• Groundnuts (Peanuts), not roasted: HS Code 1202.41 (in shell) / 1202.42 (shelled)

HS Codes for Cotton and Textile Raw Materials

• Raw Cotton Bales (not carded or combed): HS Code 5201.00

• Cotton Waste and Linters: HS Code 5202.10 (yarn waste) / 5202.91 (garneted) / 5202.99 (other)

• Cotton, carded or combed: HS Code 5203.00

HS Codes for Spices Export from India

• Black Pepper (whole): HS Code 0904.11 / Black Pepper ground: 0904.12

• Red Chilli (dried, whole): HS Code 0904.21 / Red Chilli powder: 0904.22

• Turmeric (whole fingers): HS Code 0910.30 / Turmeric powder: 0910.30

• Cumin Seeds: HS Code 0909.21 / Cumin powder: 0909.22

• Coriander Seeds: HS Code 0909.21 / Coriander powder: 0909.22

• Cardamom (Green): HS Code 0908.31

• Ginger (dried): HS Code 0910.11 / Ginger powder: 0910.12

• Fenugreek Seeds (Methi): HS Code 1212.99

HS Codes for Grains, Pulses and Cereals

• Basmati Rice: HS Code 1006.30 (semi/wholly milled) / 1006.20 (husked/brown)

• Non-Basmati Rice: HS Code 1006.30.10

• Wheat: HS Code 1001.99

• Chickpeas (Chana): HS Code 0713.20

• Red Lentils (Masoor): HS Code 0713.40

• Yellow Peas: HS Code 0713.10

HS Codes for Coffee and Tea Export from India

• Green Coffee Beans (not roasted): HS Code 0901.11 (not decaffeinated)

• Roasted Coffee Beans: HS Code 0901.21 (not decaffeinated)

• Instant Coffee / Coffee Extract: HS Code 2101.11

• Green Tea (not fermented): HS Code 0902.10 (in packages up to 3kg) / 0902.20 (other)

• Black Tea (Assam, Darjeeling): HS Code 0902.30 (up to 3kg packages) / 0902.40 (bulk)

Note: HS Codes shown here are standard 6-digit international codes. India uses 8-digit ITC-HS codes for import-export documentation. Always verify the 8-digit ITC-HS code applicable to your specific product with your customs broker or DGFT. Aarav Broking assists exporters and importers with HS code identification and export documentation. Contact us at trade@aravbroking.com for guidance.