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# HSN Code 13023290: Kappa Carrageenan

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 13023290 ?

It includes Kappa Carrageenan

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Kappa Carrageenan?

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 much GST applies to Kappa Carrageenan?

Under HSN 13023290, Kappa Carrageenan attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Kappa Carrageenan?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Kappa Carrageenan?

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 Kappa Carrageenan?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 13023290 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹23 Cr (−84.03% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹61 Cr (−14.99% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹39 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10054 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1302: 0.26% of its exports; import side 5.86%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1302: #10 of 29 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -27.74% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4703 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +19.38% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1302: 0.26% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 13023290

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 | 158.30 | 0.0069% | — | 2.29% | 37.17 | 0.0010% | — | 6.50% | +121.13 | #1540 |
| FY 2019-20 | 132.12 | 0.0060% | −16.54% | 2.56% | 24.13 | 0.0007% | −35.08% | 3.91% | +107.99 | #1704 |
| FY 2020-21 | 129.99 | 0.0060% | −1.61% | 2.85% | 32.53 | 0.0011% | +34.81% | 5.00% | +97.46 | #1805 |
| FY 2021-22 | 155.18 | 0.0049% | +19.38% | 2.46% | 38.08 | 0.0008% | +17.06% | 5.39% | +117.10 | #1902 |
| FY 2022-23 | 147.44 | 0.0041% | −4.99% | 1.94% | 66.50 | 0.0012% | +74.63% | 6.74% | +80.94 | #2073 |
| FY 2023-24 | 141.04 | 0.0039% | −4.34% | 1.92% | 72.31 | 0.0013% | +8.74% | 7.04% | +68.73 | #2175 |
| FY 2024-25 | 22.53 | 0.0006% | −84.03% | 0.26% | 61.47 | 0.0010% | −14.99% | 5.86% | −38.94 | #4703 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -27.74%/yr, imports 8.75%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 13023290 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -27.74% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 13023290 have declined at a compound annual rate of -27.74% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹158.30 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹22.53 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 13023290 ranked #4703 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 13023290 ranks #4703 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1302, it ranks #10 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #10054 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 13023290 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 13023290 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 19.38% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹38.94 Crore in HSN Code 13023290 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹61.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹22.53 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹38.94 Crore — ranking #10054 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.75% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Kappa Carrageenan

India's imports under HSN Code 13023290 have grown at 8.75% CAGR, reaching ₹61.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 13023290 contributes 0.26% of Sub-Chapter 1302 exports — ranked #10

Among the 29 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1302, HSN Code 13023290 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.86% share (rank #6).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13023239/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹23 Cr |