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# HSN Code 09024040: Tea Bags

- [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/)
- [Chapter 09: Coffee, Tea, Mate and Spices](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-09/)
- [Sub-chapter 0902: Tea, flavoured or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0902/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea : Tea bags [other than unprocessed green leaves of tea] | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9024040 ?

It includes Tea Bags

### How much GST applies to Tea Bags?

Under HSN 09024040, Tea Bags attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Tea Bags?

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 Tea Bags?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Tea Bags?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Tea Bags?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 09024040 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹774 Cr (+23.76% YoY) — 0.0210% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (−33.87% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹770 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #438 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0902: 11.00% of its exports; import side 0.56%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0902: #3 of 20 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #662 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +23.76% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0902: 11.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 09024040

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. 0902 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0902 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 461.17 | 0.0202% | — | 8.46% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.08% | +460.85 | #692 |
| FY 2019-20 | 427.42 | 0.0194% | −7.32% | 7.85% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −18.75% | 0.07% | +427.16 | #751 |
| FY 2020-21 | 527.07 | 0.0245% | +23.31% | 10.16% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +280.77% | 0.18% | +526.08 | #652 |
| FY 2021-22 | 531.29 | 0.0169% | +0.80% | 10.41% | 8.50 | 0.0002% | +758.59% | 2.04% | +522.79 | #819 |
| FY 2022-23 | 523.20 | 0.0145% | −1.52% | 8.78% | 4.74 | 0.0001% | −44.24% | 1.08% | +518.46 | #894 |
| FY 2023-24 | 625.69 | 0.0173% | +19.59% | 10.16% | 6.26 | 0.0001% | +32.07% | 1.62% | +619.43 | #786 |
| FY 2024-25 | 774.36 | 0.0210% | +23.76% | 11.00% | 4.14 | 0.0001% | −33.87% | 0.56% | +770.22 | #662 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.02%/yr, imports 53.22%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 09024040 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.02% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 09024040 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹461.17 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹774.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 09024040 ranked #662 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 09024040 ranks #662 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0902, it ranks #3 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #438 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 09024040 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 09024040 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 23.76% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹770.22 Crore in HSN Code 09024040 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹774.36 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.14 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹770.22 Crore — ranking #438 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 53.22% CAGR signals rising demand for Tea Bags

India's imports under HSN Code 09024040 have grown at 53.22% CAGR, reaching ₹4.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 09024040 contributes 11.00% of Sub-Chapter 0902 exports — ranked #3

Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0902, HSN Code 09024040 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 11.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.56% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0902

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 09024020: Black Tea Leaf](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09024020/) | ₹2,383 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 09024010: Black Tea (Content >3kg, ≤20kg)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09024010/) | ₹1,636 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 09024040: Tea Bags (this hsn code) | ₹774 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 09023020: Black Tea (1-kg Pack)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09023020/) | ₹762 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 09024090: Black tea, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09024090/) | ₹698 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 09024030: Black Tea Dust](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09024030/) | ₹355 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 09023090: Black Tea (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09023090/) | ₹145 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 09022020: Green tea in bulk](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09022020/) | ₹62 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 09021090: Green tea, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09021090/) | ₹52 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 09023030: Black tea, 1 kg – 3 kg](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09023030/) | ₹41 Cr |