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# HSN Code 20081920: Frozen Octopus

- [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: Other roasted nuts and seeds | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 20081920 ?

It includes Frozen Octopus

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Frozen Octopus is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Frozen Octopus?

Under HSN 20081920, Frozen Octopus attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Frozen Octopus?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Frozen Octopus?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Frozen Octopus?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 20081920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹152 Cr (+44.73% YoY) — 0.0041% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹419 Cr (+149.15% YoY) — 0.0069% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹267 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11526 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2008: 4.37% of its exports; import side 51.73%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2008: #7 of 27 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.24% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2135 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +64.54% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2008: 4.37% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20081920

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 | 61.79 | 0.0027% | — | 6.22% | 38.15 | 0.0011% | — | 14.15% | +23.64 | #2581 |
| FY 2019-20 | 57.90 | 0.0026% | −6.30% | 4.99% | 38.24 | 0.0011% | +0.24% | 17.57% | +19.66 | #2677 |
| FY 2020-21 | 74.37 | 0.0035% | +28.45% | 5.44% | 49.47 | 0.0017% | +29.37% | 21.21% | +24.90 | #2406 |
| FY 2021-22 | 49.19 | 0.0016% | −33.86% | 3.67% | 122.48 | 0.0027% | +147.58% | 32.07% | −73.29 | #3383 |
| FY 2022-23 | 64.01 | 0.0018% | +30.13% | 3.01% | 173.12 | 0.0030% | +41.35% | 31.45% | −109.11 | #3145 |
| FY 2023-24 | 105.32 | 0.0029% | +64.54% | 3.28% | 168.15 | 0.0030% | −2.87% | 31.51% | −62.83 | #2516 |
| FY 2024-25 | 152.43 | 0.0041% | +44.73% | 4.37% | 418.95 | 0.0069% | +149.15% | 51.73% | −266.52 | #2135 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.24%/yr, imports 49.09%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20081920 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.24% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 20081920 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.24% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹61.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹152.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20081920 ranked #2135 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20081920 ranks #2135 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2008, it ranks #7 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #11526 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20081920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20081920 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 64.54% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹266.52 Crore in HSN Code 20081920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹418.95 Cr exceeded exports of ₹152.43 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹266.52 Crore — ranking #11526 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 49.09% CAGR signals rising demand for Frozen Octopus

India's imports under HSN Code 20081920 have grown at 49.09% CAGR, reaching ₹418.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20081920 contributes 4.37% of Sub-Chapter 2008 exports — ranked #7

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2008, HSN Code 20081920 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 4.37% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 51.73% share (rank #1).

## 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](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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |