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# HSN Code 04090000: Natural honey

- [Section 01: Guide to HSN Section 01](https://busy.in/hsn/section-01/)
- [Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey and Animal-Origin Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-04/)
- [Sub-chapter 0409: Natural honey](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0409/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NATURAL HONEY (other than pre-packaged and labelled) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NATURAL HONEY (other pre-packaged and labelled unit container and bearing a registered | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4090000 ?

It includes Natural honey

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Natural honey?

Yes. When Natural honey is not fresh/chilled and is sold in pre‑packaged & labelled packs, GST is 5%. If it is not pre‑packaged & labelled, it stays Nil.

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Natural honey?

e‑Way bill is needed for consignment value above ₹50,000 unless exempted. e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How much GST applies to Natural honey?

Under HSN 04090000, Natural honey attracts TBD subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

### Any import/export nuance for Natural honey?

Exports are zero‑rated. Imports may draw customs duties; domestic GST follows the schedule for the item’s form/packaging.

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Natural honey?

If your outward supply is taxable (e.g., 5% or 12%), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 04090000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹1,750 Cr (+18.97% YoY) — 0.0475% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹21 Cr (+26.06% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,728 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #225 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0409: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0409: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 15.63% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #322 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +70.50% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0409: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 04090000

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 | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 0409 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0409 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 732.19 | 0.0320% | — | 100.00% | 20.63 | 0.0006% | — | 100.00% | +711.56 | #450 |
| FY 2019-20 | 633.79 | 0.0288% | −13.44% | 100.00% | 14.04 | 0.0004% | −31.94% | 100.00% | +619.75 | #521 |
| FY 2020-21 | 716.23 | 0.0333% | +13.01% | 100.00% | 13.07 | 0.0004% | −6.91% | 100.00% | +703.16 | #498 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,221.18 | 0.0389% | +70.50% | 100.00% | 18.46 | 0.0004% | +41.24% | 100.00% | +1,202.72 | #398 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,622.77 | 0.0448% | +32.89% | 100.00% | 29.39 | 0.0005% | +59.21% | 100.00% | +1,593.38 | #314 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,470.84 | 0.0407% | −9.36% | 100.00% | 16.96 | 0.0003% | −42.29% | 100.00% | +1,453.88 | #348 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,749.83 | 0.0475% | +18.97% | 100.00% | 21.38 | 0.0004% | +26.06% | 100.00% | +1,728.45 | #322 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 15.63%/yr, imports 0.60%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 04090000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 15.63% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 04090000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.63% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹732.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,749.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 04090000 ranked #322 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 04090000 ranks #322 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0409, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #225 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 04090000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 04090000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 70.50% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,728.45 Crore in HSN Code 04090000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,749.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹21.38 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,728.45 Crore — ranking #225 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.60% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Natural honey

India's imports under HSN Code 04090000 have grown at 0.60% CAGR, reaching ₹21.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 04090000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 0409 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0409, HSN Code 04090000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0409

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 04090000: Natural honey (this hsn code) | ₹1,750 Cr |