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HSN Code 04090000: Natural honey
HSN Code 04090000 represents Natural honey under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Natural honey correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 04090000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Natural honey.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 04090000
HSN Code 04090000 relates to the following description.
Dairy produce; birds’ eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
Natural honey
NATURAL HONEY (other pre-packaged and labelled unit container and bearing a registered
2.5%
2.5%
5%
0%
5% when pre-packaged and labelled; unbranded honey supplied as puja samagri is exempt (0%). Source: Notification 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), S. No. 167.
Description of Goods
NATURAL HONEY (other pre-packaged and labelled unit container and bearing a registered
Chapter
04 - Dairy produce; birds’ eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
Sub Chapter
0409 - Natural honey
CGST
2.5%
SGST
2.5%
IGST
5%
CESS
0%
5% when pre-packaged and labelled; unbranded honey supplied as puja samagri is exempt (0%). Source: Notification 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), S. No. 167.
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 04090000 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹1,835 Cr
0.0470% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹15 Cr
0.0002% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹1,820 Cr
Surplus rank #225 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 0409
FY 2025-26100.00%
Share of Sub-Chapter 0409’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 0409’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0409
FY 2025-26#1 of 1
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 0409
Import-side rank: #1 of 1
At a glance
14.02%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#329
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+70.50%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
100.00%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0409
Share of Sub-Chapter 0409 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 04090000
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+711.56
Exports
732.19 ₹ Cr
0.0320% share
— YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Imports
20.63 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
— YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Balance
+619.75
Exports
633.79 ₹ Cr
0.0288% share
−13.44% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Imports
14.04 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
−31.94% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Balance
+703.16
Exports
716.23 ₹ Cr
0.0333% share
+13.01% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Imports
13.07 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
−6.91% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Balance
+1,202.72
Exports
1,221.18 ₹ Cr
0.0389% share
+70.50% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Imports
18.46 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+41.24% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Balance
+1,593.38
Exports
1,622.77 ₹ Cr
0.0448% share
+32.89% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Imports
29.39 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
+59.21% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Balance
+1,453.88
Exports
1,470.84 ₹ Cr
0.0407% share
−9.36% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Imports
16.96 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
−42.29% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Balance
+1,728.45
Exports
1,749.83 ₹ Cr
0.0475% share
+18.97% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Imports
21.38 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+26.06% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Balance
+1,819.70
Exports
1,834.52 ₹ Cr
0.0470% share
+4.84% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
Imports
14.82 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−30.68% YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0409
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
14.02% /yr
Imports
−4.62% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹1,834.52 Cr
Import
₹14.82 Cr
Trade Balance
+1,819.70
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 04090000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 14.02% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 04090000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.02% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹732.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,834.52 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 04090000 Ranked #329 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 04090000 ranks #329 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0409, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #225 of 12872.
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 ₹1,819.70 Crore in HSN Code 04090000 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹1,834.52 Cr exceeded imports of ₹14.82 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,819.70 Crore — ranking #225 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of −4.62% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Natural honey
India's imports under HSN Code 04090000 have grown at −4.62% CAGR, reaching ₹14.82 Crore in FY 2025-26.
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 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 04090000 and GST compliance.
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.