Q3HSN Code 1008
Buckwheat millet and canary seeds, other cereals
GST rate
| Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals such as Jawar, Bajra, Ragi, pre-packaged and labelled | 5% |
| Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals such as Jawar, Bajra, Ragi, other than pre-packaged and labelled | Nil |
Codes under 1008
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1008 10 | Buckwheat: | Varies |
| 1008 10 10 | Seed quality — buckwheat | Varies |
| 1008 20 | Millet | Varies |
| 1008 20 11 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals millet: jawar: of seed quality | Varies |
| 1008 20 19 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals millet: jawar: other | Varies |
| 1008 20 21 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals millet: bajra: of seed quality | Varies |
| 1008 20 29 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals millet: bajra: other | Varies |
| 1008 20 31 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals millet: ragi (finger millet): of seed quality | Varies |
| 1008 20 39 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals millet: ragi (finger millet): other | Varies |
| 1008 21 | Seed: | Varies |
| 1008 21 10 | Jawar | Varies |
| 1008 21 20 | Bajra | Varies |
| 1008 21 30 | Ragi | Varies |
| 1008 21 40 | Barnyard (echinochloa esculenta (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 21 50 | Proso (panicum miliaceum (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 21 60 | Foxtail (setaria italica (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 21 70 | Kodo (paspalum scrobiculatum (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 21 80 | Little (panicum sumatrense (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 21 91 | Amaranth (amaranthus (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 29 | Buckwheat millet and canary seeds, other cereals › Other | Varies |
| 1008 29 10 | Jawar | Varies |
| 1008 29 20 | Bajra | Varies |
| 1008 29 30 | Ragi | Varies |
| 1008 29 40 | Barnyard (echinochloa esculenta (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 29 50 | Proso (panicum miliaceum (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 29 60 | Foxtail (setaria italica (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 29 70 | Kodo (paspalum scrobiculatum (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 29 80 | Little (panicum sumatrense (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 29 91 | Amaranth (amaranthus (L.)) | Varies |
| 1008 30 | Canary seeds: | Varies |
| 1008 30 10 | Seed quality — canary seeds | Varies |
| 1008 40 | Fonio (digitaria spp.) | Varies |
| 1008 50 | Quinoa (chenopodium quinoa) | Varies |
| 1008 60 | Triticale | Varies |
| 1008 90 | Other cereals — buckwheat millet and canary seeds, other cereals | Varies |
| 1008 90 10 | Seed quality — buckwheat millet and canary seeds, other cereals | Varies |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for buckwheat millet and canary seeds, other cereals?
The HSN code for buckwheat millet and canary seeds, other cereals is 1008, under Chapter 10 (Wheat, rice, maize and other cereals).
What is the GST rate on buckwheat millet and canary seeds, other cereals?
It depends on the specific item: buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals such as jawar, bajra, ragi, pre-packaged and labelled is 5%; buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals such as jawar, bajra, ragi, other than pre-packaged and labelled is Nil.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.