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Fenugreek, commonly known as methi, falls under the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code 0910 and is subject to a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST). The HSN system provides a globally recognized method for classifying and coding various products. If you are involved in buying or selling fenugreek and need clarity on its GST implications, this guide will detail the applicable GST rate and HSN code.

GST Applicability on Fenugreek (Methi)

Fenugreek is classified under HSN code 0910 and is subject to a 5% GST. This HSN code encompasses various items such as coffee, tea, mate, and spices. Spices are defined as plant-based products, rich in aromatic oils, primarily used for imparting flavor. They can be in whole, crushed, or powdered forms. The addition of other substances does not alter their classification as long as their fundamental character as a spice, including ‘masalas’, is maintained. Consequently, fenugreek is taxable under HSN code 0910 at a 5% GST rate.

For invoicing, relevant details such as the supplier’s and recipient’s GSTIN, a precise description of the fenugreek product, quantity, value, applicable GST rates, and taxes must be included. As GST operates as a destination-based tax, fenugreek is taxed at its consumption point, not its production origin. For transportation, an e-way bill is mandatory for goods valued over Rs. 50,000 (per invoice, bill, or delivery challan) when moved interstate or intrastate under GST law. This requirement applies to fenugreek as well, ensuring compliant transportation and preventing penalties.

Fenugreek (Methi) HSN Code and GST Rates

The table below outlines the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) codes and corresponding GST rates for various forms of fenugreek (methi):

Input Tax Credit (ITC) for Fenugreek

Input Tax Credit (ITC) refers to the GST paid by a business on its purchases of goods or services, which can then be offset against its GST liability on sales. When a business acquires fenugreek from a registered supplier and pays GST, it can later utilize this paid tax to reduce the GST collected on its own sales of fenugreek. The final tax remittance to the government is the difference between the collected output tax and the paid input tax.

Key considerations for claiming ITC on fenugreek include:- Businesses operating under the GST composition scheme are ineligible to claim ITC.- ITC cannot be claimed if the acquired fenugreek is used for personal consumption rather than business purposes.

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