--- title: "HSN Code for Cereals | HSN Chapter 10 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Cereals (Chapter 10) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-10/" --- # HSN Chapter 10: Cereals Cereals Part of [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 1001 | [Wheat & Meslin](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1001/) | 5% | | 1002 | [Rye](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1002/) | 5% | | 1003 | [Barley](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1003/) | 5% | | 1004 | [Oats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1004/) | 5% | | 1005 | [Maize (corn)](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1005/) | 5% | | 1006 | [Rice](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1006/) | 5% | | 1007 | [Grain sorghum](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1007/) | 5% | | 1008 | [Buckwheat, millet, canary seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1008/) | 5% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 10 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1,08,096 Cr (+18.84% YoY) — 2.9188% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹3,345 Cr (+203.44% YoY) — 0.0549% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹1,04,751 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 11.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +57.99% in FY 2020-21 - Export growth (7Y): 1.9x (₹56,828.55 Cr to ₹1,08,096.06 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 10 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 56,828.55 | 2.4636% | — | 510.12 | 0.0142% | — | +56,318.43 | #10 | | FY 2019-20 | 47,333.49 | 2.1336% | −16.71% | 1,306.35 | 0.0389% | +156.09% | +46,027.14 | #13 | | FY 2020-21 | 74,783.60 | 3.4650% | +57.99% | 357.16 | 0.0122% | −72.66% | +74,426.44 | #9 | | FY 2021-22 | 96,080.76 | 3.0536% | +28.48% | 420.30 | 0.0092% | +17.68% | +95,660.46 | #9 | | FY 2022-23 | 1,11,084.35 | 3.0680% | +15.62% | 1,237.99 | 0.0215% | +194.55% | +1,09,846.36 | #8 | | FY 2023-24 | 90,961.67 | 2.5140% | −18.11% | 1,102.45 | 0.0196% | −10.95% | +89,859.22 | #9 | | FY 2024-25 | 1,08,096.06 | 2.9188% | +18.84% | 3,345.29 | 0.0549% | +203.44% | +1,04,750.77 | #8 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 11.31%/yr, imports 36.81%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 10 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 11.31% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 10 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.31% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹56,828.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,08,096.06 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 10 ranked #8 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 10 ranks #8 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #3 of 97. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 10 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 10 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 57.99% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,04,750.77 Crore in HSN Chapter 10 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,08,096.06 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3,345.29 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,04,750.77 Crore — ranking #3 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 36.81% CAGR signals rising demand for Cereals India's imports under HSN Chapter 10 have grown at 36.81% CAGR, reaching ₹3,345.29 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 02 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Chapter 10: Cereals (this hsn chapter) | ₹1,08,096 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Chapter 09: Coffee, Tea, Mate and Spices](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-09/) | ₹45,434 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 07: Edible Vegetables and Certain Roots and Tubers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-07/) | ₹18,551 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Chapter 12: Oil Seeds, Grains, Medicinal Plants and Straw](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-12/) | ₹17,996 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Chapter 08: Edible Fruit and Nuts; Peel of Citrus or Melons](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-08/) | ₹14,414 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Chapter 13: Lac, Gums, Resins and Other Vegetable Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-13/) | ₹9,550 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Chapter 11: Milling Industry Products, Malt, Starches and Inulin](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-11/) | ₹6,143 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Chapter 06: Live Plants, Bulbs, Roots and Cut Flowers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-06/) | ₹749 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Chapter 14: Vegetable Plaiting Materials and Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-14/) | ₹397 Cr | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 06 | [Live Plants, Bulbs, Roots and Cut Flowers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-06/) | | 07 | [Edible Vegetables and Certain Roots and Tubers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-07/) | | 08 | [Edible Fruit and Nuts; Peel of Citrus or Melons](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-08/) | | 09 | [Coffee, Tea, Mate and Spices](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-09/) | | 11 | [Milling Industry Products, Malt, Starches and Inulin](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-11/) | | 12 | [Oil Seeds, Grains, Medicinal Plants and Straw](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-12/) | | 13 | [Lac, Gums, Resins and Other Vegetable Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-13/) | | 14 | [Vegetable Plaiting Materials and Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-14/) |