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# HSN Code 08041020: Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates)

- [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 0804: Rubber products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0804/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dates : Soft (khayzur or wet dates) | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8041020 ?

It includes Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates)

### How much GST applies to Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates)?

Under HSN 08041020, Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates)?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates)?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates)?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates)?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 08041020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+7.32% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2,126 Cr (+9.43% YoY) — 0.0350% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2,121 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12429 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0804: 0.34% of its exports; import side 52.76%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0804: #12 of 22 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -3.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6695 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +48.64% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0804: 0.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 08041020

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. 0804 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0804 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 5.70 | 0.0002% | — | 0.49% | 1,021.59 | 0.0285% | — | 43.01% | −1,015.89 | #5697 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.91 | 0.0001% | −66.49% | 0.18% | 1,058.67 | 0.0316% | +3.63% | 51.66% | −1,056.76 | #6978 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.79 | 0.0001% | −6.28% | 0.16% | 1,366.46 | 0.0469% | +29.07% | 50.24% | −1,364.67 | #7098 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.03 | 0.0001% | +13.41% | 0.14% | 1,430.79 | 0.0313% | +4.71% | 49.92% | −1,428.76 | #7300 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.94 | 0.0001% | +44.83% | 0.16% | 1,661.33 | 0.0289% | +16.11% | 64.04% | −1,658.39 | #7024 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.37 | 0.0001% | +48.64% | 0.33% | 1,942.42 | 0.0346% | +16.92% | 51.21% | −1,938.05 | #6735 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.69 | 0.0001% | +7.32% | 0.34% | 2,125.68 | 0.0350% | +9.43% | 52.76% | −2,120.99 | #6695 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -3.20%/yr, imports 12.99%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 08041020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -3.20% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 08041020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.20% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹5.70 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08041020 ranked #6695 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 08041020 ranks #6695 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0804, it ranks #12 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #12429 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 08041020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 08041020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 48.64% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2,120.99 Crore in HSN Code 08041020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,125.68 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.69 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,120.99 Crore — ranking #12429 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.99% CAGR signals rising demand for Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates)

India's imports under HSN Code 08041020 have grown at 12.99% CAGR, reaching ₹2,125.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08041020 contributes 0.34% of Sub-Chapter 0804 exports — ranked #12

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0804, HSN Code 08041020 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.34% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 52.76% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0804

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 08045040: Fresh Mango pulp](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08045040/) | ₹681 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 08045029: Fresh mallika mangoes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08045029/) | ₹263 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 08045026: Fresh Langda mangoes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08045026/) | ₹96 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 08045021: Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens: Mangoes, Fresh](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08045021/) | ₹72 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 08045030: Dried mango slices: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08045030/) | ₹66 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 08043000: Pineapples (Fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08043000/) | ₹48 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 08045090: Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens:Other (fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08045090/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 08045010: Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens: Guavas (fresh)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08045010/) | ₹43 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 08045022: Fresh Alphonso mangoes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08045022/) | ₹36 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 08042090: Figs – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08042090/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #12 | HSN Code 08041020: Soft Dates (Khayzur or Wet Dates) (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |