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# HSN Code 10081090: Buckwheat, not pre-packaged

- [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/)
- [Chapter 10: Cereals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-10/)
- [Sub-chapter 1008: Buckwheat, millet, canary seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1008/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Buckwheat : Other . (other than pre-packaged and labelled) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Buckwheat : Other . | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 10081090 ?

It includes Buckwheat, not pre-packaged

### How much GST applies to Buckwheat, not pre-packaged?

Under HSN 10081090, Buckwheat, not pre-packaged attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Buckwheat, not pre-packaged?

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 Buckwheat, not pre-packaged?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Buckwheat, not pre-packaged?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Buckwheat, not pre-packaged is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Buckwheat, not pre-packaged; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Buckwheat, not pre-packaged?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 10081090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−38.46% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (+2,233.33% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7716 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1008: 0.62% of its exports; import side 25.93%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1008: #11 of 35 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -21.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7209 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +58.53% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1008: 0.62% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 10081090

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. 1008 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1008 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 12.32 | 0.0005% | — | 4.25% | 1.68 | 0.0000% | — | 44.33% | +10.64 | #4745 |
| FY 2019-20 | 16.16 | 0.0007% | +31.17% | 5.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −69.05% | 14.33% | +15.64 | #4410 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.79 | 0.0003% | −57.98% | 2.14% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +6.79 | #5566 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.40 | 0.0001% | −49.93% | 1.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.40 | #6779 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.39 | 0.0001% | +58.53% | 1.17% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +5.39 | #6381 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.81 | 0.0001% | −10.76% | 1.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 3.22% | +4.66 | #6622 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.96 | 0.0001% | −38.46% | 0.62% | 3.50 | 0.0001% | +2,233.33% | 25.93% | −0.54 | #7209 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -21.15%/yr, imports 13.01%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 10081090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -21.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 10081090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -21.15% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹12.32 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.96 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 10081090 ranked #7209 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 10081090 ranks #7209 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1008, it ranks #11 of 35. By trade surplus, it ranks #7716 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 10081090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 10081090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 58.53% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.54 Crore in HSN Code 10081090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3.50 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.96 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.54 Crore — ranking #7716 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.01% CAGR signals rising demand for Buckwheat, not pre-packaged

India's imports under HSN Code 10081090 have grown at 13.01% CAGR, reaching ₹3.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 10081090 contributes 0.62% of Sub-Chapter 1008 exports — ranked #11

Among the 35 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1008, HSN Code 10081090 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.62% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 25.93% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1008

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 10082920: Bajra: non-packaged, non-labeled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-10082920/) | ₹165 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 10089090: Other cereals: Pre-packaged, labeled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-10089090/) | ₹59 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 10082991: Amaranth other (millet)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-10082991/) | ₹58 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 10082930: Ragi millet (non-labelled)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-10082930/) | ₹51 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 10085000: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) (excluding pre-packaged and labelled)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-10085000/) | ₹51 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 10082120: Bajra millet seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-10082120/) | ₹27 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 10082960: Kodo (paspalum scrobiculatum (l.))](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-10082960/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 10082130: Millet seed: Ragi](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-10082130/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 10082110: Jawar millet seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-10082110/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 10082910: Jawar: non-packaged, non-labeled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-10082910/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #11 | HSN Code 10081090: Buckwheat, not pre-packaged (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |