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# HSN Code 08091000: Apricots

- [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 0809: Fresh apricots and plums](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0809/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Apricots | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8091000 ?

It includes Apricots

### Any common misclassification issue with Apricots?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Apricots?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Apricots?

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 Apricots is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Apricots?

Under HSN 08091000, Apricots attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 08091000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹19 Cr (−31.46% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹19 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9497 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0809: 3.61% of its exports; import side 8.97%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0809: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -19.47% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9965 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +800.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0809: 3.61% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 08091000

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. 0809 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0809 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 22.92% | 3.02 | 0.0001% | — | 6.16% | −2.80 | #8751 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −68.18% | 9.33% | 3.34 | 0.0001% | +10.60% | 4.58% | −3.27 | #9335 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +14.29% | 10.81% | 6.23 | 0.0002% | +86.53% | 7.96% | −6.15 | #9338 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.50% | 1.67% | 6.65 | 0.0001% | +6.74% | 7.12% | −6.64 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +800.00% | 7.32% | 10.51 | 0.0002% | +58.05% | 8.28% | −10.42 | #9689 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 1.84% | 27.21 | 0.0005% | +158.90% | 14.60% | −27.18 | #10223 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 3.61% | 18.65 | 0.0003% | −31.46% | 8.97% | −18.59 | #9965 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -19.47%/yr, imports 35.45%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 08091000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -19.47% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 08091000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -19.47% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08091000 ranked #9965 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 08091000 ranks #9965 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0809, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #9497 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 08091000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 08091000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 800.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹18.59 Crore in HSN Code 08091000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹18.65 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.06 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹18.59 Crore — ranking #9497 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 35.45% CAGR signals rising demand for Apricots

India's imports under HSN Code 08091000 have grown at 35.45% CAGR, reaching ₹18.65 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08091000 contributes 3.61% of Sub-Chapter 0809 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0809, HSN Code 08091000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 3.61% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.97% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0809

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 08094000: Plums And Sloes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08094000/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 08091000: Apricots (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #2 | [HSN Code 08092900: Cherries (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08092900/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 08092100: Cherries (Sour – Prunus cerasus)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08092100/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 08093000: Peaches, Including Nectarine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08093000/) | < ₹1 Crore |