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# HSN Code 20081910: Other Prepared/Preserved 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 : Other, including mixtures: Cashew nut, roasted, salted or roasted and salted | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 20081910 ?

It includes Other Prepared/Preserved Nuts

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Prepared/Preserved 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Prepared/Preserved Nuts is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Prepared/Preserved Nuts?

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 much GST applies to Other Prepared/Preserved Nuts?

Under HSN 20081910, Other Prepared/Preserved Nuts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Prepared/Preserved 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 20081910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹201 Cr (+6.37% YoY) — 0.0055% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹5 Cr (−26.32% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹196 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1160 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2008: 5.76% of its exports; import side 0.65%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2008: #5 of 27 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 11.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1847 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +39.83% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2008: 5.76% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20081910

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 | 106.92 | 0.0047% | — | 10.76% | 60.77 | 0.0017% | — | 22.55% | +46.15 | #1932 |
| FY 2019-20 | 149.51 | 0.0068% | +39.83% | 12.88% | 6.48 | 0.0002% | −89.34% | 2.98% | +143.03 | #1584 |
| FY 2020-21 | 138.29 | 0.0064% | −7.50% | 10.11% | 2.46 | 0.0001% | −62.04% | 1.05% | +135.83 | #1739 |
| FY 2021-22 | 176.70 | 0.0056% | +27.78% | 13.19% | 3.18 | 0.0001% | +29.27% | 0.83% | +173.52 | #1769 |
| FY 2022-23 | 150.56 | 0.0042% | −14.79% | 7.07% | 5.34 | 0.0001% | +67.92% | 0.97% | +145.22 | #2051 |
| FY 2023-24 | 188.98 | 0.0052% | +25.52% | 5.89% | 7.18 | 0.0001% | +34.46% | 1.35% | +181.80 | #1835 |
| FY 2024-25 | 201.02 | 0.0055% | +6.37% | 5.76% | 5.29 | 0.0001% | −26.32% | 0.65% | +195.73 | #1847 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 11.10%/yr, imports -33.43%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20081910 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 11.10% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 20081910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹106.92 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹201.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20081910 ranked #1847 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20081910 ranks #1847 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2008, it ranks #5 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #1160 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20081910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20081910 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 39.83% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹195.73 Crore in HSN Code 20081910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹201.02 Cr exceeded imports of ₹5.29 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹195.73 Crore — ranking #1160 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -33.43% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Prepared/Preserved Nuts

India's imports under HSN Code 20081910 have grown at -33.43% CAGR, reaching ₹5.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20081910 contributes 5.76% of Sub-Chapter 2008 exports — ranked #5

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2008, HSN Code 20081910 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 5.76% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.65% share (rank #13).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20081100/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |