--- title: "HSN Code for Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants | HSN Chapter 20 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants (Chapter 20) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-20/" --- # HSN Chapter 20: Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants Part of [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 2001 | [Pickled vegetables & fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2001/) | 5% | | 2002 | [Prepared tomatoes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2002/) | 0% | | 2003 | [Prepared mushrooms & truffles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2003/) | 5% | | 2004 | [Frozen preserved vegetables](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2004/) | 5% | | 2005 | [Vegetables in Preservation](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2005/) | 5% | | 2006 | [Preserved vegetables & fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2006/) | 5% | | 2007 | [Jams and fruit preserves](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2007/) | 5% | | 2008 | [Preserved fruit, nuts & plant parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2008/) | 5% | | 2009 | [Fruit/veg juices with sweeteners added](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2009/) | 5% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 20 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹10,359 Cr (+8.23% YoY) — 0.2797% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,505 Cr (+28.58% YoY) — 0.0247% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹8,854 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #22 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 16.61% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #48 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +34.25% in FY 2022-23 - Export growth (7Y): 2.5x (₹4,120.53 Cr to ₹10,359.29 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 20 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 | 4,120.53 | 0.1786% | — | 822.53 | 0.0229% | — | +3,298.00 | #56 | | FY 2019-20 | 4,427.48 | 0.1996% | +7.45% | 791.29 | 0.0235% | −3.80% | +3,636.19 | #53 | | FY 2020-21 | 5,203.05 | 0.2411% | +17.52% | 648.59 | 0.0222% | −18.03% | +4,554.46 | #53 | | FY 2021-22 | 5,605.69 | 0.1782% | +7.74% | 997.06 | 0.0218% | +53.73% | +4,608.63 | #56 | | FY 2022-23 | 7,525.40 | 0.2078% | +34.25% | 1,197.38 | 0.0208% | +20.09% | +6,328.02 | #52 | | FY 2023-24 | 9,571.24 | 0.2645% | +27.19% | 1,170.46 | 0.0208% | −2.25% | +8,400.78 | #48 | | FY 2024-25 | 10,359.29 | 0.2797% | +8.23% | 1,504.98 | 0.0247% | +28.58% | +8,854.31 | #48 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 16.61%/yr, imports 10.59%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 20 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 16.61% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 20 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.61% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4,120.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10,359.29 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 20 ranked #48 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 20 ranks #48 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #22 of 97. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 20 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 20 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 34.25% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹8,854.31 Crore in HSN Chapter 20 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹10,359.29 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,504.98 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹8,854.31 Crore — ranking #22 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 10.59% CAGR signals rising demand for Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants India's imports under HSN Chapter 20 have grown at 10.59% CAGR, reaching ₹1,504.98 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 (this hsn chapter) | ₹10,359 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Chapter 19: Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-19/) | ₹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/) | | 19 | [Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-19/) | | 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/) |