--- title: "HSN Code for Quick Brew Black Tea | HSN 21012020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 21012020 related to Quick Brew Black Tea with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21012020/" --- # HSN Code 21012020: Quick Brew Black 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 : Quick brewing black tea | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 21012020 ? It includes Quick Brew Black Tea ### Any common misclassification issue with Quick Brew Black 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 Quick Brew Black 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Quick Brew Black 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 Quick Brew Black 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. ### How much GST applies to Quick Brew Black Tea? Under HSN 21012020, Quick Brew Black Tea attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Quick Brew Black Tea is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Quick Brew Black Tea; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 21012020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹9 Cr (+56.86% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+330.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹9 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3374 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2101: 0.16% of its exports; import side 0.14% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2101: #9 of 12 by export value; import-side #8 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 25.49% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5831 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +182.30% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2101: 0.16% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 21012020 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 | 2.43 | 0.0001% | — | 0.10% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +2.42 | #6734 | | FY 2019-20 | 6.86 | 0.0003% | +182.30% | 0.28% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +400.00% | 0.04% | +6.81 | #5472 | | FY 2020-21 | 7.16 | 0.0003% | +4.37% | 0.29% | 1.25 | 0.0000% | +2,400.00% | 0.56% | +5.91 | #5482 | | FY 2021-22 | 5.41 | 0.0002% | −24.44% | 0.18% | 3.99 | 0.0001% | +219.20% | 2.95% | +1.42 | #6251 | | FY 2022-23 | 7.04 | 0.0002% | +30.13% | 0.17% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.74% | 0.16% | +6.83 | #6074 | | FY 2023-24 | 6.05 | 0.0002% | −14.06% | 0.13% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −52.38% | 0.05% | +5.95 | #6345 | | FY 2024-25 | 9.49 | 0.0003% | +56.86% | 0.16% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +330.00% | 0.14% | +9.06 | #5831 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 25.49%/yr, imports 87.17%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 21012020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 25.49% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 21012020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.49% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9.49 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 21012020 ranked #5831 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 21012020 ranks #5831 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2101, it ranks #9 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #3374 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 21012020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 21012020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 182.30% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹9.06 Crore in HSN Code 21012020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹9.49 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹9.06 Crore — ranking #3374 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 87.17% CAGR signals rising demand for Quick Brew Black Tea India's imports under HSN Code 21012020 have grown at 87.17% CAGR, reaching ₹0.43 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 21012020 contributes 0.16% of Sub-Chapter 2101 exports — ranked #9 Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2101, HSN Code 21012020 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.16% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.14% share (rank #8). ## 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](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 (this hsn code) | ₹9 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 21012030: Tea Aroma Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21012030/) | < ₹1 Crore |