HSN Code 08121000: Cherries

HSN Code 08121000 represents Cherries under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cherries correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 08121000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cherries.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 08121000

HSN Code 08121000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Cherries

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

0812 - Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 08121000 not include?

Cherries does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 08121000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+60.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

Nil

−100.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #5298 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 0812

FY 2024-25

1.37%

Share of Sub-Chapter 0812’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 0812’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0812

FY 2024-25

#3 of 3

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 0812

At a glance

−1.94%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#9843

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+118.18%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

1.37%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0812

Share of Sub-Chapter 0812 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #9231

Balance

−0.03

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

1.81% of Sub-Ch. 0812

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

20.34% of Sub-Ch. 0812

FY 2019-20

Balance

−0.39

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0812

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+225.00% YoY

52.00% of Sub-Ch. 0812

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9338

Balance

+0.04

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

1.57% of Sub-Ch. 0812

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−89.74% YoY

16.00% of Sub-Ch. 0812

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9497

Balance

+0.11

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+37.50% YoY

2.73% of Sub-Ch. 0812

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0812

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9168

Balance

+0.02

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+118.18% YoY

5.52% of Sub-Ch. 0812

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0812

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #10057

Balance

+0.04

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−79.17% YoY

1.17% of Sub-Ch. 0812

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−95.45% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0812

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9843

Balance

+0.08

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+60.00% YoY

1.37% of Sub-Ch. 0812

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0812

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−1.94% /yr

Imports

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 0812 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹5.86 Cr

Import

₹0.03 Cr

Trade Balance

+5.83

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 08121000 and GST compliance.

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.

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.