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# HSN Code 20058000: Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 20058000 ?

It includes Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata)

### How much GST applies to Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata)?

Under HSN 20058000, Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata)?

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 Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata)?

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 Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata)?

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 Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata)?

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 20058000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹49 Cr (−2.90% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+125.93% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹49 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2189 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2005: 10.44% of its exports; import side 0.52%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2005: #2 of 11 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.19% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3651 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +314.57% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2005: 10.44% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20058000

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 | 20.04 | 0.0009% | — | 6.35% | 9.32 | 0.0003% | — | 18.30% | +10.72 | #4102 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.02 | 0.0001% | −84.93% | 0.90% | 10.89 | 0.0003% | +16.85% | 17.34% | −7.87 | #6457 |
| FY 2020-21 | 12.52 | 0.0006% | +314.57% | 2.66% | 8.75 | 0.0003% | −19.65% | 22.37% | +3.77 | #4799 |
| FY 2021-22 | 21.53 | 0.0007% | +71.96% | 6.33% | 12.42 | 0.0003% | +41.94% | 17.22% | +9.11 | #4507 |
| FY 2022-23 | 41.81 | 0.0012% | +94.19% | 10.62% | 10.35 | 0.0002% | −16.67% | 11.33% | +31.46 | #3711 |
| FY 2023-24 | 50.77 | 0.0014% | +21.43% | 11.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.39% | 0.37% | +50.50 | #3512 |
| FY 2024-25 | 49.30 | 0.0013% | −2.90% | 10.44% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +125.93% | 0.52% | +48.69 | #3651 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.19%/yr, imports -36.52%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20058000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.19% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 20058000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.19% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹20.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹49.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20058000 ranked #3651 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20058000 ranks #3651 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2005, it ranks #2 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #2189 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20058000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20058000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 314.57% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹48.69 Crore in HSN Code 20058000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹49.30 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.61 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹48.69 Crore — ranking #2189 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -36.52% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sweet Corn (Zea Mays Var. Saccharata)

India's imports under HSN Code 20058000 have grown at -36.52% CAGR, reaching ₹0.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20058000 contributes 10.44% of Sub-Chapter 2005 exports — ranked #2

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2005, HSN Code 20058000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 10.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.52% share (rank #6).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹49 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 20052000: Potatoes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20052000/) | ₹45 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 20055900: Other Beans](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20055900/) | ₹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 |