HSN Code 08055000: Fresh Lemons and Limes

HSN Code 08055000 represents Fresh Lemons and Limes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Fresh Lemons and Limes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 08055000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Fresh Lemons and Limes.

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Description of Goods for Fresh Lemons and Limes

HSN Code 08055000 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons 0805 Citrus fruit, fresh or dried Lemon (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) (fresh) 0% 0% 0% 0%
08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons 0805 Citrus fruit, fresh or dried Lemon (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) 6% 6% 12% 0%

Description of goods

Lemon (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) (fresh)

Chapter

08 – Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons

Sub Chapter

0805 – Citrus fruit, fresh or dried

CGST 0%
SGST 0%
IGST 0%
CESS 0%

Description of goods

Lemon (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)

Chapter

08 – Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons

Sub Chapter

0805 – Citrus fruit, fresh or dried

CGST 6%
SGST 6%
IGST 12%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 08055000 not include?

Fresh Lemons and Limes does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Oranges (fresh)
Oranges (dried)
Citrus fruit, fresh or dried mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids
Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas) (fresh)
Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas)
Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Clementines (fresh)
Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Clementines
Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Other (fresh)
Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Other
Grapefruit, including pomelos fresh (fresh)
Grapefruit, including pomelos fresh
Other (fresh)
Other

Oranges (fresh)

Oranges (dried)

Citrus fruit, fresh or dried mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids

Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas) (fresh)

Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas)

Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Clementines (fresh)

Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Clementines

Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Other (fresh)

Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas);clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids : Other

Grapefruit, including pomelos fresh (fresh)

Grapefruit, including pomelos fresh

Other (fresh)

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FAQs for HSN Code 08055000

What products are classified under HSN 8055000 ?

It includes Fresh Lemons and Limes

Does e‑invoicing apply when I sell Fresh Lemons and Limes?

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 Fresh Lemons and Limes?

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 Fresh Lemons and Limes?

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.

Any quick example to understand GST on Fresh Lemons and Limes?

Example: Fresh/chilled produce in open packs is Nil. If it is not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled, 5% may apply.

Do I need an e‑way bill while moving Fresh Lemons and Limes?

An e‑way bill may be required if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, subject to notified exemptions for agri/animal products.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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