--- title: "HSN Code for Capsicum (other) | HSN 09042219 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 09042219 related to Capsicum (other) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09042219/" --- # HSN Code 09042219: Capsicum (other) - [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 0904: Pepper & spices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0904/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta : Crushed or ground : Of genus Capsicum : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 9042219 ? It includes Capsicum (other) ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Capsicum (other)? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Capsicum (other)? 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 Capsicum (other)? 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 Capsicum (other)? 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 Capsicum (other)? Under HSN 09042219, Capsicum (other) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 09042219 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹871 Cr (+6.29% YoY) — 0.0237% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹64 Cr (+11.54% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹808 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #419 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 0904: 7.41% of its exports; import side 2.38% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 0904: #3 of 17 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 2.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #593 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +44.78% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0904: 7.41% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 09042219 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. 0904 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0904 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 769.26 | 0.0337% | — | 12.97% | 8.91 | 0.0002% | — | 1.02% | +760.35 | #432 | | FY 2019-20 | 572.88 | 0.0260% | −25.53% | 8.19% | 10.27 | 0.0003% | +15.26% | 1.64% | +562.61 | #573 | | FY 2020-21 | 829.41 | 0.0386% | +44.78% | 8.82% | 25.04 | 0.0009% | +143.82% | 2.93% | +804.37 | #440 | | FY 2021-22 | 804.73 | 0.0256% | −2.98% | 8.93% | 37.66 | 0.0008% | +50.40% | 2.54% | +767.07 | #559 | | FY 2022-23 | 660.39 | 0.0182% | −17.94% | 6.13% | 25.37 | 0.0004% | −32.63% | 1.76% | +635.02 | #730 | | FY 2023-24 | 819.69 | 0.0227% | +24.12% | 6.48% | 57.09 | 0.0010% | +125.03% | 3.73% | +762.60 | #608 | | FY 2024-25 | 871.26 | 0.0237% | +6.29% | 7.41% | 63.68 | 0.0010% | +11.54% | 2.38% | +807.58 | #593 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 2.10%/yr, imports 38.79%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 09042219 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 2.10% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 09042219 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹769.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹871.26 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 09042219 ranked #593 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 09042219 ranks #593 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0904, it ranks #3 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #419 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 09042219 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 09042219 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 44.78% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹807.58 Crore in HSN Code 09042219 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹871.26 Cr exceeded imports of ₹63.68 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹807.58 Crore — ranking #419 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 38.79% CAGR signals rising demand for Capsicum (other) India's imports under HSN Code 09042219 have grown at 38.79% CAGR, reaching ₹63.68 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 09042219 contributes 7.41% of Sub-Chapter 0904 exports — ranked #3 Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0904, HSN Code 09042219 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 7.41% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.38% share (rank #4). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0904 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 09042110: Dried capsicum](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09042110/) | ₹8,109 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 09042211: Chilli powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09042211/) | ₹1,698 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 09042219: Capsicum (other) (this hsn code) | ₹871 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 09041200: Pepper \| Crushed Or Ground](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09041200/) | ₹548 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 09041130: Black pepper, garbled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09041130/) | ₹295 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 09041190: Pepper\| Neither Crushed Nor Ground](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09041190/) | ₹71 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 09041150: Green pepper, dehydrated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09041150/) | ₹54 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 09041120: Light black pepper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09041120/) | ₹35 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 09041140: Black pepper ungarbled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09041140/) | ₹20 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 09042221: Pimenta powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-09042221/) | ₹16 Cr |