--- title: "HSN Code for Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry | HSN Chapter 19 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry (Chapter 19) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-19/" --- # HSN Chapter 19: Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks’ products Part of [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 1901 | [Malt extract](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1901/) | 5% | | 1902 | [Pasta, Cooked Or Stuffed, Couscous](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1902/) | 5% | | 1903 | [Tapioca & starch substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1903/) | 5% | | 1904 | [Prepared foods: cereals, corn flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1904/) | 5% | | 1905 | [Bread, Pastry & Biscuits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1905/) | 5% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 19 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹7,726 Cr (+13.65% YoY) — 0.2086% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,526 Cr (+17.65% YoY) — 0.0250% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹6,200 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #29 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.84% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #55 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +25.18% in FY 2022-23 - Export growth (7Y): 2.1x (₹3,742.74 Cr to ₹7,726.16 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 19 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 | 3,742.74 | 0.1623% | — | 658.44 | 0.0183% | — | +3,084.30 | #58 | | FY 2019-20 | 3,764.14 | 0.1697% | +0.57% | 729.24 | 0.0217% | +10.75% | +3,034.90 | #56 | | FY 2020-21 | 4,567.43 | 0.2116% | +21.34% | 877.13 | 0.0301% | +20.28% | +3,690.30 | #56 | | FY 2021-22 | 4,720.04 | 0.1500% | +3.34% | 1,157.44 | 0.0253% | +31.96% | +3,562.60 | #61 | | FY 2022-23 | 5,908.69 | 0.1632% | +25.18% | 1,300.09 | 0.0226% | +12.32% | +4,608.60 | #58 | | FY 2023-24 | 6,798.49 | 0.1879% | +15.06% | 1,297.00 | 0.0231% | −0.24% | +5,501.49 | #54 | | FY 2024-25 | 7,726.16 | 0.2086% | +13.65% | 1,525.93 | 0.0250% | +17.65% | +6,200.23 | #55 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.84%/yr, imports 15.04%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 19 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.84% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 19 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.84% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3,742.74 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7,726.16 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 19 ranked #55 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 19 ranks #55 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #29 of 97. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 19 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 19 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 25.18% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹6,200.23 Crore in HSN Chapter 19 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7,726.16 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,525.93 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6,200.23 Crore — ranking #29 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 15.04% CAGR signals rising demand for Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry India's imports under HSN Chapter 19 have grown at 15.04% CAGR, reaching ₹1,525.93 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 04 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Chapter 17: Sugars and Sugar Confectionery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-17/) | ₹21,182 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Chapter 23: Residues and Waste from Food Industries; Animal Fodder](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-23/) | ₹18,733 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 24: Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-24/) | ₹16,728 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Chapter 21: Miscellaneous Edible Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-21/) | ₹14,507 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Chapter 20: Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-20/) | ₹10,359 Cr | | #6 | HSN Chapter 19: Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry (this hsn chapter) | ₹7,726 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Chapter 16: Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-16/) | ₹6,686 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Chapter 22: Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-22/) | ₹3,826 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Chapter 18: Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-18/) | ₹2,512 Cr | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 16 | [Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-16/) | | 17 | [Sugars and Sugar Confectionery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-17/) | | 18 | [Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-18/) | | 20 | [Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-20/) | | 21 | [Miscellaneous Edible Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-21/) | | 22 | [Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-22/) | | 23 | [Residues and Waste from Food Industries; Animal Fodder](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-23/) | | 24 | [Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-24/) |