HSN Code 20052000: Potatoes

HSN Code 20052000 represents Potatoes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Potatoes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 20052000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Potatoes.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 20052000

HSN Code 20052000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Potatoes

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

2005 - Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 20052000 not include?

Potatoes does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 20059000

Other vegetables prepared or preservedotherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006 other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 20052000 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

₹45 Cr

+44.26% vs FY 2023-24

0.0012% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−15.38% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹45 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2238 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2005

FY 2024-25

9.57%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2005’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.09% of Sub-Chapter 2005’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2005

FY 2024-25

#3 of 11

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2005

Import-side rank: #10 of 11

At a glance

29.47%

Export CAGR

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

#3759

National Export Rank

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

+61.79%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

9.57%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2005

Share of Sub-Chapter 2005 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 20052000

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 #5030

Balance

+9.09

Exports

9.60 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

3.04% of Sub-Ch. 2005

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

1.00% of Sub-Ch. 2005

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4862

Balance

+8.89

Exports

11.20 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+16.67% YoY

3.33% of Sub-Ch. 2005

Imports

2.31 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+352.94% YoY

3.68% of Sub-Ch. 2005

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4332

Balance

+17.29

Exports

18.12 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+61.79% YoY

3.85% of Sub-Ch. 2005

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−64.07% YoY

2.12% of Sub-Ch. 2005

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4629

Balance

+17.81

Exports

19.63 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+8.33% YoY

5.77% of Sub-Ch. 2005

Imports

1.82 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+119.28% YoY

2.52% of Sub-Ch. 2005

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4537

Balance

+22.31

Exports

22.61 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+15.18% YoY

5.74% of Sub-Ch. 2005

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−83.52% YoY

0.33% of Sub-Ch. 2005

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4179

Balance

+31.21

Exports

31.34 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+38.61% YoY

6.96% of Sub-Ch. 2005

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−56.67% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 2005

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3759

Balance

+45.10

Exports

45.21 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+44.26% YoY

9.57% of Sub-Ch. 2005

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−15.38% YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 2005

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

29.47% /yr

Imports

−22.56% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2005 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹472.20 Cr

Import

₹116.95 Cr

Trade Balance

+355.25

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 20052000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 29.47% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 20052000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 29.47% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.60 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹45.21 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 20052000 Ranked #3759 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20052000 ranks #3759 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2005, it ranks #3 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #2238 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 20052000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20052000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 61.79% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹45.10 Crore in HSN Code 20052000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹45.21 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.11 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹45.10 Crore — ranking #2238 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −22.56% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Potatoes

India's imports under HSN Code 20052000 have grown at −22.56% CAGR, reaching ₹0.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 20052000 Contributes 9.57% of Sub-Chapter 2005 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2005, HSN Code 20052000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 9.57% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.09% share (rank #10).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 20052000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 20052000 ?

It includes Potatoes

How much GST applies to Potatoes?

Under HSN 20052000, Potatoes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Potatoes?

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 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.

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).

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.

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.