HSN Code 13023100: Agar-agar

HSN Code 13023100 represents Agar-agar under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Agar-agar correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 13023100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Agar-agar.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 13023100

HSN Code 13023100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products : Agar-agar

Chapter

13 - Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts

Sub Chapter

1302 - Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar:agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 13023100 not include?

Agar-agar does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 13021914

Vegetable saps and extracts : Other : Extracts : Of ginseng (including powder)

HSN Code 13021930

Vegetable saps and extracts : Other : Purified and distilled CNSL (Cardanol)

HSN Code 13023210

Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products : mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds : guar meal

HSN Code 13023220

Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products : mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds : guargum refined split

HSN Code 13023230

Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products : Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds : Guargum treated and pulverised

HSN Code 13023240

Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products : Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds : Kappa carrageenan

HSN Code 13023290

Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products : Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds : Other

HSN Code 13023900

Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 13023100 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹29 Cr

−27.05% vs FY 2023-24

0.0008% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹91 Cr

−7.61% vs FY 2023-24

0.0015% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹61 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10402 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1302

FY 2024-25

0.34%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1302’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 8.64% of Sub-Chapter 1302’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1302

FY 2024-25

#9 of 29

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1302

Import-side rank: #5 of 29

At a glance

10.80%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#4366

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+49.07%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

0.34%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1302

Share of Sub-Chapter 1302 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 13023100

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4399

Balance

−43.27

Exports

15.80 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

0.23% of Sub-Ch. 1302

Imports

59.07 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

— YoY

10.34% of Sub-Ch. 1302

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4293

Balance

−51.49

Exports

17.49 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+10.70% YoY

0.34% of Sub-Ch. 1302

Imports

68.98 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+16.78% YoY

11.19% of Sub-Ch. 1302

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4717

Balance

−52.89

Exports

13.43 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−23.21% YoY

0.29% of Sub-Ch. 1302

Imports

66.32 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

−3.86% YoY

10.19% of Sub-Ch. 1302

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4691

Balance

−36.26

Exports

18.61 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+38.57% YoY

0.30% of Sub-Ch. 1302

Imports

54.87 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−17.26% YoY

7.76% of Sub-Ch. 1302

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4308

Balance

−24.19

Exports

26.88 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+44.44% YoY

0.35% of Sub-Ch. 1302

Imports

51.07 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−6.93% YoY

5.18% of Sub-Ch. 1302

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3831

Balance

−57.94

Exports

40.07 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+49.07% YoY

0.55% of Sub-Ch. 1302

Imports

98.01 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+91.91% YoY

9.54% of Sub-Ch. 1302

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4366

Balance

−61.32

Exports

29.23 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−27.05% YoY

0.34% of Sub-Ch. 1302

Imports

90.55 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−7.61% YoY

8.64% of Sub-Ch. 1302

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

10.80% /yr

Imports

7.38% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 1302 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹8,720.29 Cr

Import

₹1,048.15 Cr

Trade Balance

+7,672.14

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 13023100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 10.80% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 13023100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.80% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹15.80 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹29.23 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 13023100 Ranked #4366 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 13023100 ranks #4366 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1302, it ranks #9 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #10402 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 13023100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 13023100 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 49.07% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹61.32 Crore in HSN Code 13023100 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹90.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹29.23 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹61.32 Crore — ranking #10402 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 7.38% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Agar-agar

India's imports under HSN Code 13023100 have grown at 7.38% CAGR, reaching ₹90.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 13023100 Contributes 0.34% of Sub-Chapter 1302 Exports — Ranked #9

Among the 29 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1302, HSN Code 13023100 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.34% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.64% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 13023100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 13023100 ?

It includes Agar-agar

How much GST applies to Agar-agar?

Under HSN 13023100, Agar-agar 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 Agar-agar?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Agar-agar?

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 Agar-agar?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Agar-agar?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Agar-agar is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Agar-agar; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Important Disclaimer

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