HSN Code 20011000: Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins

HSN Code 20011000 represents Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 20011000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 20011000

HSN Code 20011000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Cucumbers and gherkins

Chapter

20 - Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants

Sub Chapter

2001 - Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 20011000 not include?

Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 20011000 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

₹1,686 Cr

+22.84% vs FY 2023-24

0.0458% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

0.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,686 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #232 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2001

FY 2024-25

66.41%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2001’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 4.79% of Sub-Chapter 2001’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2001

FY 2024-25

#1 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2001

Import-side rank: #2 of 2

At a glance

10.89%

Export CAGR

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

#333

National Export Rank

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

+27.62%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

66.41%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2001

Share of Sub-Chapter 2001 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 20011000

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 #370

Balance

+905.19

Exports

906.68 ₹ Cr

0.0397% share

YoY

68.71% of Sub-Ch. 2001

Imports

1.49 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

15.08% of Sub-Ch. 2001

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #419

Balance

+796.58

Exports

798.71 ₹ Cr

0.0363% share

−11.91% YoY

63.95% of Sub-Ch. 2001

Imports

2.13 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+42.95% YoY

35.86% of Sub-Ch. 2001

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #349

Balance

+1,018.52

Exports

1,019.31 ₹ Cr

0.0474% share

+27.62% YoY

65.38% of Sub-Ch. 2001

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−62.91% YoY

15.90% of Sub-Ch. 2001

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #480

Balance

+951.98

Exports

952.07 ₹ Cr

0.0303% share

−6.60% YoY

61.79% of Sub-Ch. 2001

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−88.61% YoY

1.03% of Sub-Ch. 2001

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #461

Balance

+1,095.80

Exports

1,096.40 ₹ Cr

0.0303% share

+15.16% YoY

63.32% of Sub-Ch. 2001

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+566.67% YoY

7.68% of Sub-Ch. 2001

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #378

Balance

+1,372.25

Exports

1,372.65 ₹ Cr

0.0379% share

+25.20% YoY

62.69% of Sub-Ch. 2001

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−33.33% YoY

5.45% of Sub-Ch. 2001

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #333

Balance

+1,685.77

Exports

1,686.17 ₹ Cr

0.0458% share

+22.84% YoY

66.41% of Sub-Ch. 2001

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

4.79% of Sub-Ch. 2001

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

10.89% /yr

Imports

−19.68% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2001 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,539.08 Cr

Import

₹8.35 Cr

Trade Balance

+2,530.73

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 20011000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 10.89% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 20011000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹906.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,686.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 20011000 Ranked #333 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20011000 ranks #333 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2001, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #232 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 20011000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20011000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 27.62% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,685.77 Crore in HSN Code 20011000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,686.17 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.40 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,685.77 Crore — ranking #232 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −19.68% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins

India's imports under HSN Code 20011000 have grown at −19.68% CAGR, reaching ₹0.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 20011000 Contributes 66.41% of Sub-Chapter 2001 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2001, HSN Code 20011000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 66.41% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.79% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 20011000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 20011000 ?

It includes Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins

How should mixed supplies be billed when Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins?

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 much GST applies to Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins?

Under HSN 20011000, Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins?

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 Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins?

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.

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.