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# HSN Code 20081100: Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts

- [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 2008: Preserved fruit, nuts & plant parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2008/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nuts, ground-nuts and other seeds, whether or not mixed together : Ground-nuts | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 20081100 ?

It includes Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts

### How much GST applies to Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts?

Under HSN 20081100, Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts 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 Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts?

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 Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 20081100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,011 Cr (−6.65% YoY) — 0.0275% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹22 Cr (−8.42% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹989 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #354 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2008: 28.98% of its exports; import side 2.75%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2008: #2 of 27 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 22.32% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #520 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +64.02% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2008: 28.98% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20081100

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. 2008 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2008 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 301.88 | 0.0132% | — | 30.37% | 10.53 | 0.0003% | — | 3.91% | +291.35 | #984 |
| FY 2019-20 | 495.13 | 0.0225% | +64.02% | 42.64% | 9.94 | 0.0003% | −5.60% | 4.57% | +485.19 | #649 |
| FY 2020-21 | 602.33 | 0.0280% | +21.65% | 44.05% | 9.72 | 0.0003% | −2.21% | 4.17% | +592.61 | #577 |
| FY 2021-22 | 514.73 | 0.0164% | −14.54% | 38.42% | 18.41 | 0.0004% | +89.40% | 4.82% | +496.32 | #844 |
| FY 2022-23 | 763.36 | 0.0211% | +48.30% | 35.86% | 21.57 | 0.0004% | +17.16% | 3.92% | +741.79 | #636 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,083.37 | 0.0299% | +41.92% | 33.75% | 24.36 | 0.0004% | +12.93% | 4.56% | +1,059.01 | #476 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,011.34 | 0.0275% | −6.65% | 28.98% | 22.31 | 0.0004% | −8.42% | 2.75% | +989.03 | #520 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 22.32%/yr, imports 13.33%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20081100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 22.32% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 20081100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 22.32% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹301.88 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,011.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20081100 ranked #520 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20081100 ranks #520 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2008, it ranks #2 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #354 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20081100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20081100 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 64.02% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹989.03 Crore in HSN Code 20081100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,011.34 Cr exceeded imports of ₹22.31 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹989.03 Crore — ranking #354 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.33% CAGR signals rising demand for Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts

India's imports under HSN Code 20081100 have grown at 13.33% CAGR, reaching ₹22.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20081100 contributes 28.98% of Sub-Chapter 2008 exports — ranked #2

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2008, HSN Code 20081100 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 28.98% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.75% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2008

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 20089999: Other Preserved Fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20089999/) | ₹1,184 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 20081100: Nuts, Ground-nuts & Other Seeds, Mixed or Not: Ground-nuts (this hsn code) | ₹1,011 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 20081940: Other Roasted Nuts/Seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20081940/) | ₹352 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 20081930: Other Roasted/Fried Vegetable Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20081930/) | ₹270 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 20081910: Other Prepared/Preserved Nuts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20081910/) | ₹201 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 20089911: Mango Squash](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20089911/) | ₹155 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 20081920: Frozen Octopus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20081920/) | ₹152 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 20089994: Other Guava](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20089994/) | ₹72 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 20081990: Other Nut Mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20081990/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 20089919: Other Squash](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20089919/) | ₹18 Cr |