--- title: "HSN Code for Instant Coffee (Not Flavored) | HSN 21011120 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 21011120 related to Instant Coffee (Not Flavored) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21011120/" --- # HSN Code 21011120: Instant Coffee (Not Flavored) - [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/) - [Chapter 21: Miscellaneous Edible Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-21/) - [Sub-chapter 2101: Coffee and tea extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2101/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee:Extracts, essences and concentrates:Instant coffee, not flovered | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 21011120 ? It includes Instant Coffee (Not Flavored) ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Instant Coffee (Not Flavored)? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Instant Coffee (Not Flavored)? 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 Instant Coffee (Not Flavored)? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Instant Coffee (Not Flavored)? 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. ### How much GST applies to Instant Coffee (Not Flavored)? Under HSN 21011120, Instant Coffee (Not Flavored) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 21011120 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹4,340 Cr (+23.90% YoY) — 0.1179% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹106 Cr (+25.86% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹4,234 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #84 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2101: 73.05% of its exports; import side 33.82% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2101: #1 of 12 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 15.81% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #113 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +39.80% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2101: 73.05% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 21011120 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. 2101 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2101 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1,799.10 | 0.0787% | — | 70.37% | 54.25 | 0.0015% | — | 50.49% | +1,744.85 | #172 | | FY 2019-20 | 1,797.94 | 0.0817% | −0.06% | 72.38% | 72.89 | 0.0022% | +34.36% | 59.50% | +1,725.05 | #180 | | FY 2020-21 | 1,640.86 | 0.0763% | −8.74% | 67.12% | 81.39 | 0.0028% | +11.66% | 36.51% | +1,559.47 | #202 | | FY 2021-22 | 2,076.78 | 0.0662% | +26.57% | 67.22% | 26.05 | 0.0006% | −67.99% | 19.27% | +2,050.73 | #225 | | FY 2022-23 | 2,903.44 | 0.0802% | +39.80% | 70.00% | 33.79 | 0.0006% | +29.71% | 25.85% | +2,869.65 | #167 | | FY 2023-24 | 3,502.29 | 0.0968% | +20.63% | 72.60% | 83.90 | 0.0015% | +148.30% | 43.31% | +3,418.39 | #143 | | FY 2024-25 | 4,339.51 | 0.1179% | +23.90% | 73.05% | 105.60 | 0.0017% | +25.86% | 33.82% | +4,233.91 | #113 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 15.81%/yr, imports 11.74%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 21011120 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 15.81% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 21011120 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.81% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,799.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,339.51 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 21011120 ranked #113 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 21011120 ranks #113 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2101, it ranks #1 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #84 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 21011120 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 21011120 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 39.80% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹4,233.91 Crore in HSN Code 21011120 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4,339.51 Cr exceeded imports of ₹105.60 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4,233.91 Crore — ranking #84 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 11.74% CAGR signals rising demand for Instant Coffee (Not Flavored) India's imports under HSN Code 21011120 have grown at 11.74% CAGR, reaching ₹105.60 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 21011120 contributes 73.05% of Sub-Chapter 2101 exports — ranked #1 Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2101, HSN Code 21011120 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 73.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 33.82% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2101 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 21011120: Instant Coffee (Not Flavored) (this hsn code) | ₹4,340 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 21012010: Instant Tea](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21012010/) | ₹500 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 21011190: Other Coffee Extracts & Concentrates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21011190/) | ₹326 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 21013090: Other Roasted Chicory & Coffee Substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21013090/) | ₹273 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 21012090: Other Tea Extracts & Concentrates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21012090/) | ₹267 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 21013010: Roasted Chicory](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21013010/) | ₹114 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 21011110: Flavored Instant Coffee](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21011110/) | ₹89 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 21011200: Coffee-Based Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21011200/) | ₹21 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 21012020: Quick Brew Black Tea](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21012020/) | ₹9 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 21012030: Tea Aroma Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21012030/) | < ₹1 Crore |