--- title: "HSN Code for Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar | HSN 20019000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 20019000 related to Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20019000/" --- # HSN Code 20019000: Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar - [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/) - [Chapter 20: Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-20/) - [Sub-chapter 2001: Pickled vegetables & fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2001/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 20019000 ? It includes Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar ### Any common misclassification issue with Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar? 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. ### How much GST applies to Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar? Under HSN 20019000, Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar? 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 Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar? 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 Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 20019000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹853 Cr (+4.42% YoY) — 0.0232% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹8 Cr (+14.41% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹845 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #403 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2001: 33.59% of its exports; import side 95.09% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2001: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.85% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #608 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +28.59% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2001: 33.59% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20019000 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. 2001 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2001 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 412.96 | 0.0181% | — | 31.29% | 8.39 | 0.0002% | — | 84.92% | +404.57 | #773 | | FY 2019-20 | 450.26 | 0.0205% | +9.03% | 36.05% | 3.81 | 0.0001% | −54.59% | 64.14% | +446.45 | #708 | | FY 2020-21 | 539.85 | 0.0251% | +19.90% | 34.62% | 4.19 | 0.0001% | +9.97% | 84.31% | +535.66 | #637 | | FY 2021-22 | 588.72 | 0.0188% | +9.05% | 38.21% | 8.62 | 0.0002% | +105.73% | 98.97% | +580.10 | #742 | | FY 2022-23 | 635.23 | 0.0175% | +7.90% | 36.68% | 7.21 | 0.0001% | −16.36% | 92.32% | +628.02 | #757 | | FY 2023-24 | 816.84 | 0.0226% | +28.59% | 37.31% | 6.94 | 0.0001% | −3.74% | 94.55% | +809.90 | #610 | | FY 2024-25 | 852.91 | 0.0232% | +4.42% | 33.59% | 7.94 | 0.0001% | +14.41% | 95.09% | +844.97 | #608 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.85%/yr, imports -0.91%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20019000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.85% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 20019000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.85% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹412.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹852.91 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 20019000 ranked #608 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20019000 ranks #608 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2001, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #403 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20019000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20019000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 28.59% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹844.97 Crore in HSN Code 20019000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹852.91 Cr exceeded imports of ₹7.94 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹844.97 Crore — ranking #403 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -0.91% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar India's imports under HSN Code 20019000 have grown at -0.91% CAGR, reaching ₹7.94 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 20019000 contributes 33.59% of Sub-Chapter 2001 exports — ranked #2 Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2001, HSN Code 20019000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 33.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 95.09% share (rank #1). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2001 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 20011000: Vinegar-Pickled Cucumbers and Gherkins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20011000/) | ₹1,686 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 20019000: Vegetables & Fruits Preserved in Vinegar (this hsn code) | ₹853 Cr |