--- title: "HSN Code for Instant Tea | HSN 21012010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 21012010 related to Instant Tea with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21012010/" --- # HSN Code 21012010: Instant Tea - [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 tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate :Instant tea | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 21012010 ? It includes Instant Tea ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Instant Tea? 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 Tea? 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 Instant Tea? 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 Instant Tea? 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 Instant Tea? Under HSN 21012010, Instant Tea attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 21012010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹500 Cr (+5.27% YoY) — 0.0136% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹31 Cr (+72.73% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹469 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #672 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2101: 8.41% of its exports; import side 9.86% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2101: #2 of 12 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 9.53% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1014 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +22.07% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2101: 8.41% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 21012010 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 | 289.43 | 0.0127% | — | 11.32% | 9.13 | 0.0003% | — | 8.50% | +280.30 | #1011 | | FY 2019-20 | 311.59 | 0.0142% | +7.66% | 12.54% | 6.87 | 0.0002% | −24.75% | 5.61% | +304.72 | #957 | | FY 2020-21 | 313.34 | 0.0146% | +0.56% | 12.82% | 6.72 | 0.0002% | −2.18% | 3.01% | +306.62 | #984 | | FY 2021-22 | 365.97 | 0.0117% | +16.80% | 11.84% | 7.22 | 0.0002% | +7.44% | 5.34% | +358.75 | #1108 | | FY 2022-23 | 446.73 | 0.0123% | +22.07% | 10.77% | 17.27 | 0.0003% | +139.20% | 13.21% | +429.46 | #1004 | | FY 2023-24 | 474.77 | 0.0131% | +6.28% | 9.84% | 17.82 | 0.0003% | +3.18% | 9.20% | +456.95 | #1005 | | FY 2024-25 | 499.77 | 0.0136% | +5.27% | 8.41% | 30.78 | 0.0005% | +72.73% | 9.86% | +468.99 | #1014 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 9.53%/yr, imports 22.45%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 21012010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 9.53% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 21012010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.53% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹289.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹499.77 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 21012010 ranked #1014 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 21012010 ranks #1014 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2101, it ranks #2 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #672 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 21012010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 21012010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 22.07% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹468.99 Crore in HSN Code 21012010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹499.77 Cr exceeded imports of ₹30.78 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹468.99 Crore — ranking #672 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 22.45% CAGR signals rising demand for Instant Tea India's imports under HSN Code 21012010 have grown at 22.45% CAGR, reaching ₹30.78 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 21012010 contributes 8.41% of Sub-Chapter 2101 exports — ranked #2 Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2101, HSN Code 21012010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 8.41% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.86% share (rank #4). ## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21011120/) | ₹4,340 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 21012010: Instant Tea (this hsn code) | ₹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 |