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# HSN Code 08121000: Cherries

- [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 0812: Preserved fruits & nuts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0812/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cherries | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8121000 ?

It includes Cherries

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cherries?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cherries?

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 Cherries?

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 Cherries?

Under HSN 08121000, Cherries attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cherries is sold with other items?

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

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

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 08121000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+60.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5298 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0812: 1.37% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0812: #3 of 3 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -1.94% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9843 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +118.18% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0812: 1.37% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 08121000

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. 0812 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0812 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.81% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 20.34% | −0.03 | #9231 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +225.00% | 52.00% | −0.39 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.57% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.74% | 16.00% | +0.04 | #9338 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +37.50% | 2.73% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.11 | #9497 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +118.18% | 5.52% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | +0.02 | #9168 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.17% | 1.17% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.45% | 100.00% | +0.04 | #10057 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +60.00% | 1.37% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.08 | #9843 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -1.94%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 08121000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -1.94% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 08121000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.94% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08121000 ranked #9843 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 08121000 ranks #9843 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0812, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #5298 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 08121000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 08121000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 118.18% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.08 Crore in HSN Code 08121000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.08 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.08 Crore — ranking #5298 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 08121000 contributes 1.37% of Sub-Chapter 0812 exports — ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0812, HSN Code 08121000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 1.37% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0812

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 08129010: Other\| Mango Slices In Brine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08129010/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 08129090: Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08129090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | HSN Code 08121000: Cherries (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |