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# HSN Code 19052000: Gingerbread

- [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 1905: Bread, Pastry & Biscuits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1905/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gingerbread and the like | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 19052000 ?

It includes Gingerbread

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Gingerbread is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Gingerbread?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Gingerbread?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Gingerbread?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Gingerbread?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 19052000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+95.24% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+82.61% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7128 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1905: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.05%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1905: #11 of 12 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 21.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8974 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +2,300.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1905: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 19052000

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. 1905 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1905 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.14% | −0.28 | #9066 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −36.59% | 0.07% | −0.13 | #9054 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −76.92% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +46.15% | 0.08% | −0.35 | #9719 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,300.00% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +105.26% | 0.12% | −0.06 | #8285 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −90.28% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −26.92% | 0.09% | −0.50 | #9782 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −59.65% | 0.03% | −0.02 | #9406 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +95.24% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +82.61% | 0.05% | −0.01 | #8974 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 21.10%/yr, imports 0.40%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 19052000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 21.10% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 19052000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 19052000 ranked #8974 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 19052000 ranks #8974 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1905, it ranks #11 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #7128 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 19052000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 19052000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 2,300.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.01 Crore in HSN Code 19052000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.42 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.41 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.01 Crore — ranking #7128 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.40% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Gingerbread

India's imports under HSN Code 19052000 have grown at 0.40% CAGR, reaching ₹0.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 19052000 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 1905 exports — ranked #11

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1905, HSN Code 19052000 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.05% share (rank #11).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1905

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 19053100: Sweet biscuits](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19053100/) | ₹3,094 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 19059090: Bread, Pastry, Biscuits & Bakers’ Wares](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19059090/) | ₹662 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 19059040: Papad](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19059040/) | ₹482 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 19059020: Biscuits (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19059020/) | ₹345 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 19054000: Rusks/Toasted Bread/Khakhra/Chapati](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19054000/) | ₹219 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 19053211: Chocolate Coated Communion Wafers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19053211/) | ₹203 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 19059030: Savoury/salted extruded products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19059030/) | ₹139 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 19059010: Other \| Pastries And Cakes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19059010/) | ₹112 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 19053290: Waffles and wafers: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19053290/) | ₹63 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 19051000: Crispbread](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-19051000/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #11 | HSN Code 19052000: Gingerbread (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |