HSN Code 17049090: Other (White Chocolate)
HSN Code 17049090 represents Other (White Chocolate) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other (White Chocolate) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 17049090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other (White Chocolate).
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 17049090
HSN Code 17049090 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 17049090 not include?
Other (White Chocolate) does not include products with the following descriptions.
Chewing gum, whether or not sugar coated
Other : Jelly confectionary
Other : Boiled sweets, whether or not filled
Other : Toffees, caramels and similar sweets
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 17049090 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹926 Cr
0.0252% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹84 Cr
0.0014% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹842 Cr
Surplus rank #405 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 1704
FY 2024-2548.94%
Share of Sub-Chapter 1704’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 33.48% of Sub-Chapter 1704’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1704
FY 2024-25#1 of 5
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1704
Import-side rank: #2 of 5
At a glance
14.18%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#562
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+35.66%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
48.94%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1704
Share of Sub-Chapter 1704 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 17049090
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+349.15
Exports
417.99 ₹ Cr
0.0183% share
— YoY
49.78% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Imports
68.84 ₹ Cr
0.0019% share
— YoY
44.62% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Balance
+450.66
Exports
514.17 ₹ Cr
0.0234% share
+23.01% YoY
64.75% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Imports
63.51 ₹ Cr
0.0019% share
−7.74% YoY
37.51% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Balance
+512.61
Exports
552.38 ₹ Cr
0.0257% share
+7.43% YoY
61.84% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Imports
39.77 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
−37.38% YoY
26.17% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Balance
+677.41
Exports
749.34 ₹ Cr
0.0239% share
+35.66% YoY
65.37% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Imports
71.93 ₹ Cr
0.0016% share
+80.87% YoY
33.93% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Balance
+843.73
Exports
929.92 ₹ Cr
0.0257% share
+24.10% YoY
62.69% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Imports
86.19 ₹ Cr
0.0015% share
+19.82% YoY
37.55% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Balance
+907.32
Exports
980.51 ₹ Cr
0.0271% share
+5.44% YoY
52.54% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Imports
73.19 ₹ Cr
0.0013% share
−15.08% YoY
29.84% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Balance
+841.78
Exports
926.22 ₹ Cr
0.0252% share
−5.54% YoY
48.94% of Sub-Ch. 1704
Imports
84.44 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
+15.37% YoY
33.48% of Sub-Ch. 1704
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
14.18% /yr
Imports
3.46% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹1,892.55 Cr
Import
₹252.19 Cr
Trade Balance
+1,640.36
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 17049090 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 14.18% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 17049090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.18% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹417.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹926.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 17049090 Ranked #562 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 17049090 ranks #562 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1704, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #405 of 12657.
FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 17049090 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 17049090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 35.66% over the prior year.
India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹841.78 Crore in HSN Code 17049090 Goods
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹926.22 Cr exceeded imports of ₹84.44 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹841.78 Crore — ranking #405 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 3.46% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other (White Chocolate)
India's imports under HSN Code 17049090 have grown at 3.46% CAGR, reaching ₹84.44 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 17049090 Contributes 48.94% of Sub-Chapter 1704 Exports — Ranked #1
Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1704, HSN Code 17049090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 48.94% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 33.48% share (rank #2).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 17049090 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 17049090 ?
It includes Other (White Chocolate)
Any common misclassification issue with Other (White Chocolate)?
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.
How much GST applies to Other (White Chocolate)?
Under HSN 17049090, Other (White Chocolate) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other (White Chocolate)?
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 Other (White Chocolate) is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other (White Chocolate); Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other (White Chocolate)?
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.