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# HSN Code 08129090: Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other: Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8129090 ?

It includes Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use)?

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 Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use)?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use)?

Under HSN 08129090, Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use)?

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 08129090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+216.13% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4545 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0812: 16.72% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0812: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -14.90% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8265 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +216.13% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0812: 16.72% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 08129090

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 | 2.58 | 0.0001% | — | 51.91% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 79.66% | +2.11 | #6658 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.23 | 0.0002% | +102.71% | 76.91% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −23.40% | 48.00% | +4.87 | #5798 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.87 | 0.0001% | −45.12% | 56.16% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.44% | 8.00% | +2.85 | #6604 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.11% | 9.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +150.00% | 100.00% | +0.32 | #8788 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +5.41% | 8.97% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.39 | #8876 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.51% | 7.28% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.31 | #9158 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +216.13% | 16.72% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | +0.95 | #8265 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -14.90%/yr, imports -36.78%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 08129090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -14.90% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 08129090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -14.90% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08129090 ranked #8265 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 08129090 ranks #8265 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0812, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #4545 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 08129090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 08129090 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 216.13% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.95 Crore in HSN Code 08129090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.98 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.95 Crore — ranking #4545 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -36.78% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Preserved Fruits and Nuts (Not for Direct Use)

India's imports under HSN Code 08129090 have grown at -36.78% CAGR, reaching ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08129090 contributes 16.72% of Sub-Chapter 0812 exports — ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0812, HSN Code 08129090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 16.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## 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) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | [HSN Code 08121000: Cherries](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-08121000/) | < ₹1 Crore |