--- title: "HSN Code for Canned Apricots | HSN 20085000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 20085000 related to Canned Apricots with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-20085000/" --- # HSN Code 20085000: Canned Apricots - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Apricots | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 20085000 ? It includes Canned Apricots ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Canned Apricots? 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 Canned Apricots? 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 Canned Apricots? 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 Canned Apricots is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Canned Apricots; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Canned Apricots? 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 20085000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+777.78% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7832 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2008: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.10% ### Key metrics - Peak growth year: +150.00% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2008: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20085000 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.17% | −0.42 | #9577 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −84.78% | 0.03% | −0.06 | #9870 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +757.14% | 0.26% | −0.58 | #9824 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +150.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +13.33% | 0.18% | −0.63 | #9808 | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +36.76% | 0.17% | −0.93 | — | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −90.32% | 0.02% | −0.08 | #10473 | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +777.78% | 0.10% | −0.79 | — | - CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 9.43%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20085000 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 20085000 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Canned Apricots in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20085000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20085000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 150.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.79 Crore in HSN Code 20085000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.79 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.79 Crore — ranking #7832 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 9.43% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Canned Apricots India's imports under HSN Code 20085000 have grown at 9.43% CAGR, reaching ₹0.79 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## 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](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 | | — | HSN Code 20085000: Canned Apricots (this hsn code) | Nil |