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# HSN Code 20086000: Cherries (Processed)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cherries | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 20086000 ?

It includes Cherries (Processed)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cherries (Processed)?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cherries (Processed)?

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 Cherries (Processed) is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cherries (Processed)?

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 Cherries (Processed)?

Under HSN 20086000, Cherries (Processed) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 20086000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−58.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹5 Cr (−1.61% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8608 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2008: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.60%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2008: #21 of 27 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -16.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10034 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +500.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2008: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 20086000

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% | — | 0.02% | 7.62 | 0.0002% | — | 2.83% | −7.47 | #8982 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.00% | 5.87 | 0.0002% | −22.97% | 2.70% | −5.82 | #9466 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.00% | 0.00% | 4.94 | 0.0002% | −15.84% | 2.12% | −4.93 | #9985 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +500.00% | 0.00% | 10.74 | 0.0002% | +117.41% | 2.81% | −10.68 | #9749 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +50.00% | 0.00% | 9.04 | 0.0002% | −15.83% | 1.64% | −8.95 | #9689 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 0.00% | 4.97 | 0.0001% | −45.02% | 0.93% | −4.85 | #9706 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −58.33% | 0.00% | 4.89 | 0.0001% | −1.61% | 0.60% | −4.84 | #10034 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -16.73%/yr, imports -7.13%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 20086000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -16.73% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 20086000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -16.73% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20086000 ranked #10034 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 20086000 ranks #10034 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2008, it ranks #21 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #8608 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 20086000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 20086000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 500.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.84 Crore in HSN Code 20086000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4.89 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.84 Crore — ranking #8608 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -7.13% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cherries (Processed)

India's imports under HSN Code 20086000 have grown at -7.13% CAGR, reaching ₹4.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 20086000 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 2008 exports — ranked #21

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2008, HSN Code 20086000 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.60% share (rank #14).

## 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 |
| #21 | HSN Code 20086000: Cherries (Processed) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |