--- title: "HSN Code for Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved | HSN 20029000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 20029000 related to Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20029000/" --- # HSN Code 20029000: Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 20029000 ? It includes Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved ### How much GST applies to Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved? Under HSN 20029000, Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved? 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, Prepared or Preserved? 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 20029000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹66 Cr (−44.27% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹89 Cr (+15.14% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹23 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9627 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2002: 94.55% of its exports; import side 86.10% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2002: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 58.69% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3234 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +292.45% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2002: 94.55% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20029000 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 | 4.13 | 0.0002% | — | 76.48% | 49.95 | 0.0014% | — | 89.71% | −45.82 | #6097 | | FY 2019-20 | 3.44 | 0.0002% | −16.71% | 78.18% | 132.30 | 0.0040% | +164.86% | 95.22% | −128.86 | #6290 | | FY 2020-21 | 4.80 | 0.0002% | +39.53% | 92.66% | 70.89 | 0.0024% | −46.42% | 95.49% | −66.09 | #5982 | | FY 2021-22 | 9.54 | 0.0003% | +98.75% | 92.44% | 78.49 | 0.0017% | +10.72% | 91.46% | −68.95 | #5546 | | FY 2022-23 | 37.44 | 0.0010% | +292.45% | 97.42% | 80.49 | 0.0014% | +2.55% | 83.19% | −43.05 | #3862 | | FY 2023-24 | 118.35 | 0.0033% | +216.11% | 98.09% | 76.86 | 0.0014% | −4.51% | 82.63% | +41.49 | #2369 | | FY 2024-25 | 65.96 | 0.0018% | −44.27% | 94.55% | 88.50 | 0.0015% | +15.14% | 86.10% | −22.54 | #3234 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 58.69%/yr, imports 10.00%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20029000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 58.69% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 20029000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 58.69% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹65.96 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 20029000 ranked #3234 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20029000 ranks #3234 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2002, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #9627 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20029000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20029000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 292.45% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹22.54 Crore in HSN Code 20029000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹88.50 Cr exceeded exports of ₹65.96 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹22.54 Crore — ranking #9627 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 10.00% CAGR signals rising demand for Tomatoes, Prepared or Preserved India's imports under HSN Code 20029000 have grown at 10.00% CAGR, reaching ₹88.50 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 20029000 contributes 94.55% of Sub-Chapter 2002 exports — ranked #1 Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2002, HSN Code 20029000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 94.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 86.10% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹66 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 20021000: Tomatoes, Whole Or In Pieces](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20021000/) | ₹4 Cr |