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# HSN Code 08140000: Peel of citrus fruit or melons, fresh

- [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 0814: Citrus peel and melons](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0814/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8140000 ?

It includes Peel of citrus fruit or melons, fresh

### Any watch‑outs when classifying Peel of citrus fruit or melons, fresh?

Use the exact HSN and form. Don’t charge GST on exempt fresh/chilled items; apply 5% only where pre‑packaged & labelled and not fresh/chilled.

### Is ITC available on expenses for supplying Peel of citrus fruit or melons, fresh?

No. ITC attributable to exempt/Nil supplies is not available. If you also make taxable supplies, apportion and reverse credit under Rule 42.

### Any quick example to understand GST on Peel of citrus fruit or melons, fresh?

Example: Fresh/chilled produce in open packs is Nil. If it is not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled, 5% may apply.

### Do I need an e‑way bill while moving Peel of citrus fruit or melons, fresh?

An e‑way bill may be required if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, subject to notified exemptions for agri/animal products.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 08140000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+47.89% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+238.89% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4401 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0814: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0814: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.16% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7142 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +77.50% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0814: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 08140000

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. 0814 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0814 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.59 | 0.0002% | — | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | +3.02 | #6269 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.60 | 0.0002% | +0.28% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 100.00% | +3.41 | #6228 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.79 | 0.0001% | −50.28% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +21.05% | 100.00% | +1.56 | #7098 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −54.75% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +60.87% | 100.00% | +0.44 | #8170 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.20 | 0.0000% | +48.15% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +35.14% | 100.00% | +0.70 | #7938 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.13 | 0.0001% | +77.50% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +8.00% | 100.00% | +1.59 | #7515 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.15 | 0.0001% | +47.89% | 100.00% | 1.83 | 0.0000% | +238.89% | 100.00% | +1.32 | #7142 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.16%/yr, imports 21.46%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 08140000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.16% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 08140000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.16% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08140000 ranked #7142 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 08140000 ranks #7142 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0814, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #4401 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 08140000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 08140000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 77.50% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.32 Crore in HSN Code 08140000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.15 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.83 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.32 Crore — ranking #4401 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 21.46% CAGR signals rising demand for Peel of citrus fruit or melons, fresh

India's imports under HSN Code 08140000 have grown at 21.46% CAGR, reaching ₹1.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 08140000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 0814 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0814, HSN Code 08140000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% 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 0814

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 08140000: Peel of citrus fruit or melons, fresh (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |