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# HSN Code 08041030: Dates : Hard (chhohara or kharek)

- [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 : Hard (chhohara or kharek) | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8041030 ?

It includes Dates : Hard (chhohara or kharek)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Dates : Hard (chhohara or kharek)?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Dates : Hard (chhohara or kharek)?

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.

### How much GST applies to Dates : Hard (chhohara or kharek)?

Under HSN 08041030, Dates : Hard (chhohara or kharek) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Dates : Hard (chhohara or kharek)?

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 Dates : Hard (chhohara or kharek)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 08041030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (−58.15% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹326 Cr (−8.17% YoY) — 0.0054% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹322 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11626 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0804: 0.30% of its exports; import side 8.10%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0804: #13 of 22 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 28.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6859 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +175.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0804: 0.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 08041030

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.08% | 715.91 | 0.0200% | — | 30.14% | −714.98 | #7693 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −59.14% | 0.04% | 206.75 | 0.0062% | −71.12% | 10.09% | −206.37 | #8414 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +102.63% | 0.07% | 377.42 | 0.0130% | +82.55% | 13.88% | −376.65 | #7879 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.36 | 0.0000% | +76.62% | 0.09% | 281.37 | 0.0062% | −25.45% | 9.82% | −280.01 | #7709 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.74 | 0.0001% | +175.00% | 0.21% | 297.47 | 0.0052% | +5.72% | 11.47% | −293.73 | #6755 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.82 | 0.0003% | +162.57% | 0.74% | 355.20 | 0.0063% | +19.41% | 9.37% | −345.38 | #5752 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.11 | 0.0001% | −58.15% | 0.30% | 326.19 | 0.0054% | −8.17% | 8.10% | −322.08 | #6859 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 28.10%/yr, imports -12.28%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 08041030 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 28.10% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 08041030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.93 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08041030 ranked #6859 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 08041030 ranks #6859 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0804, it ranks #13 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #11626 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 08041030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 08041030 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 175.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹322.08 Crore in HSN Code 08041030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹326.19 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.11 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹322.08 Crore — ranking #11626 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -12.28% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Dates : Hard (chhohara or kharek)

India's imports under HSN Code 08041030 have grown at -12.28% CAGR, reaching ₹326.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08041030 contributes 0.30% of Sub-Chapter 0804 exports — ranked #13

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0804, HSN Code 08041030 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 0.30% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.10% share (rank #3).

## 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 |
| #13 | HSN Code 08041030: Dates : Hard (chhohara or kharek) (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |