--- title: "HSN Code for Couscous – Unprepared | HSN 19024010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 19024010 related to Couscous – Unprepared with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19024010/" --- # HSN Code 19024010: Couscous – Unprepared - [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/) - [Chapter 19: Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-19/) - [Sub-chapter 1902: Pasta, Cooked Or Stuffed, Couscous](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1902/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Couscous : Unprepared | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 19024010 ? It includes Couscous – Unprepared ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Couscous – Unprepared? 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 much GST applies to Couscous – Unprepared? Under HSN 19024010, Couscous – Unprepared attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Couscous – Unprepared is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Couscous – Unprepared; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Couscous – Unprepared? 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 Couscous – Unprepared? 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 Couscous – Unprepared? 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 19024010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+181.25% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−87.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4570 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1902: 0.18% of its exports; import side 0.01% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1902: #8 of 8 by export value; import-side #7 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 19.44% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8346 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +248.48% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1902: 0.18% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 19024010 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. 1902 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1902 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.17% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.06% | +0.24 | #8518 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6.45% | 0.17% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +142.86% | 0.13% | +0.16 | #8506 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.15 | 0.0001% | +248.48% | 0.35% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −70.59% | 0.03% | +1.10 | #7539 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −68.70% | 0.16% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.04% | +0.26 | #8813 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −27.78% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −90.00% | 0.00% | +0.25 | #9123 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +23.08% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,500.00% | 0.06% | +0.16 | #9139 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +181.25% | 0.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.50% | 0.01% | +0.88 | #8346 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 19.44%/yr, imports -18.84%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 19024010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 19.44% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 19024010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.44% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.90 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 19024010 ranked #8346 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 19024010 ranks #8346 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1902, it ranks #8 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #4570 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 19024010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 19024010 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 248.48% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.88 Crore in HSN Code 19024010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.90 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.88 Crore — ranking #4570 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -18.84% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Couscous – Unprepared India's imports under HSN Code 19024010 have grown at -18.84% CAGR, reaching ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 19024010 contributes 0.18% of Sub-Chapter 1902 exports — ranked #8 Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1902, HSN Code 19024010 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.18% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #7). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1902 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 19023010: Dried Pasta](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19023010/) | ₹263 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 19021900: Uncooked pasta, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19021900/) | ₹117 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 19023090: Other Pasta \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19023090/) | ₹63 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 19022010: Cooked Stuffed Pasta](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19022010/) | ₹31 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 19022090: Other Stuffed Pasta](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19022090/) | ₹21 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 19024090: Couscous – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19024090/) | ₹15 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 19021100: Uncooked Pasta (With Eggs)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19021100/) | ₹3 Cr | | #8 | HSN Code 19024010: Couscous – Unprepared (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |