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# HSN Code 13023239: Tamarind kernel powder

- [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/)
- [Chapter 13: Lac, Gums, Resins and Other Vegetable Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-13/)
- [Sub-chapter 1302: Vegetable saps and extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1302/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 13023239 ?

It includes Beverages Containing Milk: Non-Alcoholic

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Tamarind kernel powder is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Tamarind kernel powder?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Tamarind kernel powder?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Tamarind kernel powder?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How much GST applies to Tamarind kernel powder?

Under HSN 13023239, Tamarind kernel powder attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Tamarind kernel powder?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 13023239 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3,011 Cr (+12.11% YoY) — 0.0818% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹11 Cr (+72.32% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3,000 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #116 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1302: 34.53% of its exports; import side 1.08%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1302: #2 of 29 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #171 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +12.11% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1302: 34.53% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 13023239

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. 1302 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1302 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | 2,685.68 | 0.0742% | — | 36.62% | 6.54 | 0.0001% | — | 0.64% | +2,679.14 | #181 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3,011.02 | 0.0818% | +12.11% | 34.53% | 11.27 | 0.0002% | +72.32% | 1.08% | +2,999.75 | #171 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 13023239 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 13023239

India exported ₹3,011.02 Crore worth of Tamarind kernel powder in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 13023239 ranked #171 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 13023239 ranks #171 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1302, it ranks #2 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #116 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 13023239 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 13023239 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 12.11% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2,999.75 Crore in HSN Code 13023239 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3,011.02 Cr exceeded imports of ₹11.27 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2,999.75 Crore — ranking #116 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 13023239 contributes 34.53% of Sub-Chapter 1302 exports — ranked #2

Among the 29 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1302, HSN Code 13023239 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 34.53% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.08% share (rank #10).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1302

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 13021919: Vegetable extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13021919/) | ₹4,381 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 13023239: Tamarind kernel powder (this hsn code) | ₹3,011 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 13023231: Guar gum chemically treated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13023231/) | ₹550 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 13021990: Vegetable Saps/Extracts\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13021990/) | ₹309 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 13023910: Kappa carrageenan](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13023910/) | ₹152 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 13021918: Garcinia & Gamboge Extracts: Vegetable Saps & Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13021918/) | ₹73 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 13021916: Neem extracts, vegetable saps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13021916/) | ₹66 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 13021930: Purified & Distilled CNSL (Cardanol): Vegetable Saps & Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13021930/) | ₹54 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 13023100: Agar-agar](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13023100/) | ₹29 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 13023290: Kappa Carrageenan](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13023290/) | ₹23 Cr |