--- title: "HSN Code for Melons (Including Watermelons) | Other | HSN 08071990 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 08071990 related to Melons (Including Watermelons) | Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08071990/" --- # HSN Code 08071990: Melons (Including Watermelons) | Other - [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 0807: Fresh melons and papaws](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0807/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Melons (including watermelons) : Other | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 8071990 ? It includes Melons (Including Watermelons) | Other ### Any common misclassification issue with Melons (Including Watermelons) / Other? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Melons (Including Watermelons) / Other? 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 Melons (Including Watermelons) / Other is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Melons (Including Watermelons) / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Melons (Including Watermelons) / Other? Under HSN 08071990, Melons (Including Watermelons) / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Melons (Including Watermelons) / Other? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Melons (Including Watermelons) / Other? 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 08071990 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹10 Cr (−8.59% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹4 Cr (+13.76% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹6 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3595 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0807: 5.31% of its exports; import side 81.22% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0807: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #5772 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +117.72% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0807: 5.31% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 08071990 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. 0807 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0807 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | 6.21 | 0.0003% | — | 6.32% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.01% | +6.18 | #5661 | | FY 2021-22 | 6.31 | 0.0002% | +1.61% | 5.58% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +6.31 | #6065 | | FY 2022-23 | 5.08 | 0.0001% | −19.49% | 3.62% | 6.30 | 0.0001% | — | 92.51% | −1.22 | #6442 | | FY 2023-24 | 11.06 | 0.0003% | +117.72% | 6.47% | 3.27 | 0.0001% | −48.10% | 84.50% | +7.79 | #5610 | | FY 2024-25 | 10.11 | 0.0003% | −8.59% | 5.31% | 3.72 | 0.0001% | +13.76% | 81.22% | +6.39 | #5772 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 08071990 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 08071990 India exported ₹10.11 Crore worth of Melons (Including Watermelons) | Other in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 08071990 ranked #5772 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 08071990 ranks #5772 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0807, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #3595 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 08071990 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 08071990 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 117.72% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹6.39 Crore in HSN Code 08071990 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹10.11 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.72 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6.39 Crore — ranking #3595 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 08071990 contributes 5.31% of Sub-Chapter 0807 exports — ranked #4 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0807, HSN Code 08071990 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.31% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 81.22% share (rank #1). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0807 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 08071100: Melons (including watermelons) : Water melons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08071100/) | ₹112 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 08072000: Papaws (Papayas)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08072000/) | ₹43 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 08071910: Musk Melons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08071910/) | ₹25 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 08071990: Melons (Including Watermelons) \| Other (this hsn code) | ₹10 Cr | | — | [HSN Code 08071900: Chilly Seeds (Crushed/Ground)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08071900/) | Nil |