HSN Code 19059020: Biscuits (Other)

HSN Code 19059020 represents Biscuits (Other) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Biscuits (Other) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 19059020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Biscuits (Other).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 19059020

HSN Code 19059020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Biscuits not elsewhere specified or included

Chapter

19 - Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks’ products

Sub Chapter

1905 - Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 19059020 not include?

Biscuits (Other) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 19053211

Sweet biscuits; waffles and wafers: Waffles and wafers : Communion wafers : Coated with chocolate or containing chocolate

HSN Code 19053219

Sweet biscuits; waffles and wafers: Waffles and wafers : Communion wafers : Other

HSN Code 19054000

Rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, Pizza bread, Khakhra, Plain chapati or roti

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 19059020 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹345 Cr

+17.63% vs FY 2023-24

0.0094% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹338 Cr

+24.70% vs FY 2023-24

0.0056% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹7 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3516 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1905

FY 2024-25

6.48%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1905’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 37.42% of Sub-Chapter 1905’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1905

FY 2024-25

#4 of 12

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1905

Import-side rank: #1 of 12

At a glance

11.65%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1311

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+43.47%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

6.48%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1905

Share of Sub-Chapter 1905 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 19059020

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1430

Balance

+156.03

Exports

178.30 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

— YoY

7.35% of Sub-Ch. 1905

Imports

22.27 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

7.37% of Sub-Ch. 1905

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1558

Balance

+115.70

Exports

154.47 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

−13.37% YoY

6.35% of Sub-Ch. 1905

Imports

38.77 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+74.09% YoY

10.96% of Sub-Ch. 1905

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1373

Balance

+96.53

Exports

198.03 ₹ Cr

0.0092% share

+28.20% YoY

7.13% of Sub-Ch. 1905

Imports

101.50 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+161.80% YoY

22.11% of Sub-Ch. 1905

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1841

Balance

−57.51

Exports

164.76 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

−16.80% YoY

5.35% of Sub-Ch. 1905

Imports

222.27 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

+118.99% YoY

34.22% of Sub-Ch. 1905

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1713

Balance

−15.06

Exports

204.65 ₹ Cr

0.0057% share

+24.21% YoY

5.10% of Sub-Ch. 1905

Imports

219.71 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

−1.15% YoY

32.87% of Sub-Ch. 1905

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1404

Balance

+22.54

Exports

293.61 ₹ Cr

0.0081% share

+43.47% YoY

6.36% of Sub-Ch. 1905

Imports

271.07 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

+23.38% YoY

38.30% of Sub-Ch. 1905

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1311

Balance

+7.34

Exports

345.36 ₹ Cr

0.0094% share

+17.63% YoY

6.48% of Sub-Ch. 1905

Imports

338.02 ₹ Cr

0.0056% share

+24.70% YoY

37.42% of Sub-Ch. 1905

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.65% /yr

Imports

57.35% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 1905 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹5,331.32 Cr

Import

₹903.38 Cr

Trade Balance

+4,427.94

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 19059020 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.65% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 19059020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.65% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹178.30 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹345.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 19059020 Ranked #1311 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 19059020 ranks #1311 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1905, it ranks #4 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #3516 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 19059020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 19059020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 43.47% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹7.34 Crore in HSN Code 19059020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹345.36 Cr exceeded imports of ₹338.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7.34 Crore — ranking #3516 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 57.35% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Biscuits (Other)

India's imports under HSN Code 19059020 have grown at 57.35% CAGR, reaching ₹338.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 19059020 Contributes 6.48% of Sub-Chapter 1905 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1905, HSN Code 19059020 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 6.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 37.42% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 19059020 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 19059020 ?

It includes Biscuits (Other)

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Biscuits (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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Biscuits (Other) is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Biscuits (Other)?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Biscuits (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 Biscuits (Other)?

Under HSN 19059020, Biscuits (Other) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Biscuits (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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.