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# HSN Code 19024090: Couscous – Other

- [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 : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 19024090 ?

It includes Couscous – Other

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Couscous – Other?

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 Couscous – Other?

Under HSN 19024090, Couscous – Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Couscous – Other is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Couscous – Other?

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 – Other?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 19024090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹15 Cr (+6.98% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹28 Cr (+8.73% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹13 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9267 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1902: 2.93% of its exports; import side 7.82%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1902: #6 of 8 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.45% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5250 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +161.54% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1902: 2.93% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 19024090

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 | 10.93 | 0.0005% | — | 6.13% | 8.11 | 0.0002% | — | 6.85% | +2.82 | #4898 |
| FY 2019-20 | 10.66 | 0.0005% | −2.47% | 5.41% | 9.91 | 0.0003% | +22.19% | 7.55% | +0.75 | #4925 |
| FY 2020-21 | 27.88 | 0.0013% | +161.54% | 8.50% | 14.32 | 0.0005% | +44.50% | 7.88% | +13.56 | #3759 |
| FY 2021-22 | 16.63 | 0.0005% | −40.35% | 7.56% | 18.82 | 0.0004% | +31.42% | 8.16% | −2.19 | #4833 |
| FY 2022-23 | 18.69 | 0.0005% | +12.39% | 4.91% | 18.76 | 0.0003% | −0.32% | 6.26% | −0.07 | #4757 |
| FY 2023-24 | 14.05 | 0.0004% | −24.83% | 3.42% | 26.01 | 0.0005% | +38.65% | 9.72% | −11.96 | #5259 |
| FY 2024-25 | 15.03 | 0.0004% | +6.98% | 2.93% | 28.28 | 0.0005% | +8.73% | 7.82% | −13.25 | #5250 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.45%/yr, imports 23.14%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 19024090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.45% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 19024090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.45% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹10.93 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 19024090 ranked #5250 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 19024090 ranks #5250 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1902, it ranks #6 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #9267 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 19024090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 19024090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 161.54% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹13.25 Crore in HSN Code 19024090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹28.28 Cr exceeded exports of ₹15.03 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹13.25 Crore — ranking #9267 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 23.14% CAGR signals rising demand for Couscous – Other

India's imports under HSN Code 19024090 have grown at 23.14% CAGR, reaching ₹28.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 19024090 contributes 2.93% of Sub-Chapter 1902 exports — ranked #6

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1902, HSN Code 19024090 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.93% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.82% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹15 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 19021100: Uncooked Pasta (With Eggs)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19021100/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 19024010: Couscous – Unprepared](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19024010/) | < ₹1 Crore |