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# HSN Code 20041000: Potatoes

- [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 2004: Frozen preserved vegetables](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2004/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Potatoes | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 20041000 ?

It includes Potatoes

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Potatoes?

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 Potatoes?

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 Potatoes?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Potatoes is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Potatoes?

Under HSN 20041000, Potatoes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 20041000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,817 Cr (+22.86% YoY) — 0.0494% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (+741.18% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,815 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #212 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2004: 77.17% of its exports; import side 18.48%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2004: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 54.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #308 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +104.17% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2004: 77.17% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20041000

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. 2004 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2004 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 134.57 | 0.0059% | — | 42.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 8.68% | +134.03 | #1696 |
| FY 2019-20 | 217.19 | 0.0099% | +61.40% | 50.33% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −9.26% | 9.80% | +216.70 | #1248 |
| FY 2020-21 | 314.23 | 0.0146% | +44.68% | 53.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.59% | 3.08% | +314.13 | #982 |
| FY 2021-22 | 423.02 | 0.0135% | +34.62% | 55.68% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +270.00% | 8.03% | +422.65 | #985 |
| FY 2022-23 | 863.68 | 0.0239% | +104.17% | 63.37% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.54% | 4.10% | +863.46 | #570 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,478.73 | 0.0409% | +71.21% | 73.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −22.73% | 4.19% | +1,478.56 | #343 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,816.80 | 0.0494% | +22.86% | 77.17% | 1.43 | 0.0000% | +741.18% | 18.48% | +1,815.37 | #308 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 54.31%/yr, imports 17.62%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20041000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 54.31% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 20041000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 54.31% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹134.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,816.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20041000 ranked #308 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20041000 ranks #308 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2004, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #212 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20041000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20041000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 104.17% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,815.37 Crore in HSN Code 20041000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,816.80 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,815.37 Crore — ranking #212 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 17.62% CAGR signals rising demand for Potatoes

India's imports under HSN Code 20041000 have grown at 17.62% CAGR, reaching ₹1.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20041000 contributes 77.17% of Sub-Chapter 2004 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2004, HSN Code 20041000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 77.17% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 18.48% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2004

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 20041000: Potatoes (this hsn code) | ₹1,817 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 20049000: Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20049000/) | ₹538 Cr |