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# HSN Code 20021000: Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces

- [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 2002: Prepared tomatoes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2002/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tomatoes, whole or in pieces | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 20021000 ?

It includes Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces?

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 Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces?

Under HSN 20021000, Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 20021000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (+65.22% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹14 Cr (−11.51% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹11 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9110 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2002: 5.45% of its exports; import side 13.91%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2002: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 20.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6939 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +132.32% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2002: 5.45% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20021000

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. 2002 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2002 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.26 | 0.0001% | — | 23.33% | 5.73 | 0.0002% | — | 10.29% | −4.47 | #7408 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −23.81% | 21.82% | 6.64 | 0.0002% | +15.88% | 4.78% | −5.68 | #7650 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.42% | 7.34% | 3.34 | 0.0001% | −49.70% | 4.50% | −2.96 | #8427 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +107.89% | 7.66% | 7.33 | 0.0002% | +119.46% | 8.54% | −6.54 | #8195 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.32% | 2.58% | 16.27 | 0.0003% | +121.96% | 16.81% | −15.28 | #8104 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.30 | 0.0001% | +132.32% | 1.91% | 16.16 | 0.0003% | −0.68% | 17.37% | −13.86 | #7434 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.80 | 0.0001% | +65.22% | 5.45% | 14.30 | 0.0002% | −11.51% | 13.91% | −10.50 | #6939 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 20.20%/yr, imports 16.47%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20021000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 20.20% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 20021000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.20% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20021000 ranked #6939 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20021000 ranks #6939 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2002, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #9110 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20021000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20021000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 132.32% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹10.50 Crore in HSN Code 20021000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹14.30 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.80 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹10.50 Crore — ranking #9110 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 16.47% CAGR signals rising demand for Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces

India's imports under HSN Code 20021000 have grown at 16.47% CAGR, reaching ₹14.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20021000 contributes 5.45% of Sub-Chapter 2002 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2002, HSN Code 20021000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 5.45% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 13.91% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2002

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 20029000: Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20029000/) | ₹66 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 20021000: Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |