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# HSN Code 20081940: Other Roasted Nuts/Seeds

- [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 and fried vegetable products | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 20081940 ?

It includes Other Roasted Nuts/Seeds

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Roasted Nuts/Seeds?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Roasted Nuts/Seeds?

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 much GST applies to Other Roasted Nuts/Seeds?

Under HSN 20081940, Other Roasted Nuts/Seeds attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Roasted Nuts/Seeds?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Roasted Nuts/Seeds?

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 20081940 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹352 Cr (+4.11% YoY) — 0.0096% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹15 Cr (−14.62% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹337 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #841 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2008: 10.10% of its exports; import side 1.91%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2008: #3 of 27 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 17.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1293 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +103.11% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2008: 10.10% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20081940

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 | 136.32 | 0.0060% | — | 13.71% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.20% | +135.79 | #1676 |
| FY 2019-20 | 102.54 | 0.0047% | −24.78% | 8.83% | 2.29 | 0.0001% | +332.08% | 1.05% | +100.25 | #1989 |
| FY 2020-21 | 131.41 | 0.0061% | +28.15% | 9.61% | 13.14 | 0.0005% | +473.80% | 5.63% | +118.27 | #1791 |
| FY 2021-22 | 154.58 | 0.0049% | +17.63% | 11.54% | 17.31 | 0.0004% | +31.74% | 4.53% | +137.27 | #1907 |
| FY 2022-23 | 166.68 | 0.0046% | +7.83% | 7.83% | 17.39 | 0.0003% | +0.46% | 3.16% | +149.29 | #1917 |
| FY 2023-24 | 338.55 | 0.0094% | +103.11% | 10.55% | 18.13 | 0.0003% | +4.26% | 3.40% | +320.42 | #1282 |
| FY 2024-25 | 352.46 | 0.0096% | +4.11% | 10.10% | 15.48 | 0.0003% | −14.62% | 1.91% | +336.98 | #1293 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 17.15%/yr, imports 75.49%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20081940 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 17.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 20081940 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.15% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹136.32 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹352.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20081940 ranked #1293 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20081940 ranks #1293 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2008, it ranks #3 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #841 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20081940 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20081940 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 103.11% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹336.98 Crore in HSN Code 20081940 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹352.46 Cr exceeded imports of ₹15.48 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹336.98 Crore — ranking #841 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 75.49% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Roasted Nuts/Seeds

India's imports under HSN Code 20081940 have grown at 75.49% CAGR, reaching ₹15.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20081940 contributes 10.10% of Sub-Chapter 2008 exports — ranked #3

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2008, HSN Code 20081940 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 10.10% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.91% share (rank #9).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |