--- title: "HSN Code for Areca Nuts (Other, Fresh) | HSN 08028090 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 08028090 related to Areca Nuts (Other, Fresh) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08028090/" --- # HSN Code 08028090: Areca Nuts (Other, Fresh) - [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/) - [Chapter 08: Edible Fruit and Nuts; Peel of Citrus or Melons](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-08/) - [Sub-chapter 0802: Nuts and seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0802/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Areca nuts : Other (fresh) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | | Areca nuts : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | | Makhana, dried whether or not shelled or peeled [Pre-packaged and labelled ] | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | | Makhana, dried whether or not shelled or peeled [ other than Pre-packaged and labelled ] | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 8028090 ? It includes Areca Nuts (Other, Fresh) ### Do I need an e‑way bill while moving Areca Nuts (Other, Fresh)? An e‑way bill may be required if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, subject to notified exemptions for agri/animal products. ### Does e‑invoicing apply when I sell Areca Nuts (Other, Fresh)? e‑Invoicing depends on turnover, not the item’s rate. If AATO exceeds the notified threshold (presently ₹5 crore), B2B invoices must be reported to the IRP unless you are a notified exempt person. ### Is ITC available on expenses for supplying Areca Nuts (Other, Fresh)? No. ITC attributable to exempt/Nil supplies is not available. If you also make taxable supplies, apportion and reverse credit under Rule 42. ### Any watch‑outs when classifying Areca Nuts (Other, Fresh)? Use the exact HSN and form. Don’t charge GST on exempt fresh/chilled items; apply 5% only where pre‑packaged & labelled and not fresh/chilled. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 08028090 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹62 Cr (−78.32% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹873 Cr (−11.57% YoY) — 0.0144% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹811 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12133 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0802: 30.43% of its exports; import side 6.11% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0802: #1 of 21 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 28.56% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3329 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +451.60% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0802: 30.43% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 08028090 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. 0802 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0802 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 13.73 | 0.0006% | — | 6.26% | 370.05 | 0.0103% | — | 4.88% | −356.32 | #4610 | | FY 2019-20 | 33.76 | 0.0015% | +145.88% | 20.07% | 269.39 | 0.0080% | −27.20% | 3.25% | −235.63 | #3443 | | FY 2020-21 | 33.10 | 0.0015% | −1.96% | 20.85% | 344.70 | 0.0118% | +27.96% | 3.68% | −311.60 | #3515 | | FY 2021-22 | 42.17 | 0.0013% | +27.40% | 14.43% | 489.41 | 0.0107% | +41.98% | 4.93% | −447.24 | #3603 | | FY 2022-23 | 232.61 | 0.0064% | +451.60% | 43.26% | 1,226.49 | 0.0213% | +150.61% | 10.01% | −993.88 | #1580 | | FY 2023-24 | 285.97 | 0.0079% | +22.94% | 62.79% | 987.34 | 0.0176% | −19.50% | 7.93% | −701.37 | #1425 | | FY 2024-25 | 62.00 | 0.0017% | −78.32% | 30.43% | 873.07 | 0.0144% | −11.57% | 6.11% | −811.07 | #3329 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 28.56%/yr, imports 15.38%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 08028090 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 28.56% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 08028090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.56% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.73 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹62.00 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 08028090 ranked #3329 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 08028090 ranks #3329 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0802, it ranks #1 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #12133 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 08028090 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 08028090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 451.60% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹811.07 Crore in HSN Code 08028090 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹873.07 Cr exceeded exports of ₹62.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹811.07 Crore — ranking #12133 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 15.38% CAGR signals rising demand for Areca Nuts (Other, Fresh) India's imports under HSN Code 08028090 have grown at 15.38% CAGR, reaching ₹873.07 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 08028090 contributes 30.43% of Sub-Chapter 0802 exports — ranked #1 Among the 21 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0802, HSN Code 08028090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 30.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.11% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0802 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 08028090: Areca Nuts (Other, Fresh) (this hsn code) | ₹62 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 08023200: Walnuts \| Shelled (Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08023200/) | ₹53 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 08028010: Areca Nuts (Whole, Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08028010/) | ₹23 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 08028020: Areca Nuts (Split, Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08028020/) | ₹21 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 08021200: Almonds, shelled (fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08021200/) | ₹16 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 08023100: Walnuts \| In Shell (Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08023100/) | ₹14 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 08021100: Almonds\| In Shell (Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08021100/) | ₹5 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 08025100: Pistachios \| In Shell (Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08025100/) | ₹4 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 08029900: Other \| Other (Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08029900/) | ₹4 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 08025200: Pistachios \| Shelled (Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08025200/) | ₹1 Cr |