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# HSN Code 20055900: Other Beans

- [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 2005: Vegetables in Preservation](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2005/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beans (Vigna spp. Phaseolus spp.): Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 20055900 ?

It includes Other Beans

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Beans is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Other Beans?

Under HSN 20055900, Other Beans 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 Other Beans?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Beans?

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 Other Beans?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 20055900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−30.17% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3 Cr (−23.82% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5380 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2005: 0.59% of its exports; import side 2.35%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2005: #4 of 11 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -16.07% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7272 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +34.56% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2005: 0.59% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20055900

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. 2005 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2005 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 8.01 | 0.0004% | — | 2.54% | 3.30 | 0.0001% | — | 6.48% | +4.71 | #5269 |
| FY 2019-20 | 8.49 | 0.0004% | +5.99% | 2.53% | 4.51 | 0.0001% | +36.67% | 7.18% | +3.98 | #5220 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.81 | 0.0005% | +15.55% | 2.09% | 2.26 | 0.0001% | −49.89% | 5.78% | +7.55 | #5112 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.65 | 0.0001% | −72.99% | 0.78% | 2.00 | 0.0000% | −11.50% | 2.77% | +0.65 | #7024 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.98 | 0.0001% | +12.45% | 0.76% | 2.37 | 0.0000% | +18.50% | 2.59% | +0.61 | #7012 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.01 | 0.0001% | +34.56% | 0.89% | 3.61 | 0.0001% | +52.32% | 4.98% | +0.40 | #6837 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.80 | 0.0001% | −30.17% | 0.59% | 2.75 | 0.0000% | −23.82% | 2.35% | +0.05 | #7272 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -16.07%/yr, imports -2.99%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20055900 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -16.07% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 20055900 have declined at a compound annual rate of -16.07% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹8.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20055900 ranked #7272 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20055900 ranks #7272 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2005, it ranks #4 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #5380 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20055900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20055900 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 34.56% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.05 Crore in HSN Code 20055900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.80 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.75 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.05 Crore — ranking #5380 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Beans

India's imports under HSN Code 20055900 have grown at -2.99% CAGR, reaching ₹2.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20055900 contributes 0.59% of Sub-Chapter 2005 exports — ranked #4

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2005, HSN Code 20055900 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.35% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2005

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 20059900: Mixed vegetables, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20059900/) | ₹372 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 20058000: Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20058000/) | ₹49 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 20052000: Potatoes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20052000/) | ₹45 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 20055900: Other Beans (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 20051000: Homogenised Vegetables](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20051000/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 20057000: Other Prepared or Preserved Vegetables](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20057000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | [HSN Code 20059100: Bamboo shoots](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20059100/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 20055100: Shelled Beans](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20055100/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 20054000: Peas (Pisum, Sativum)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20054000/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 20056000: Processed Asparagus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20056000/) | Nil |