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# HSN Code 21021090: Active yeasts: Other

- [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 2102: Yeasts & Micro-organisms](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2102/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Active yeasts : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 21021090 ?

It includes Active yeasts: Other

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Active yeasts: Other is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Active yeasts: Other?

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 Active yeasts: Other?

Under HSN 21021090, Active yeasts: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Active yeasts: Other?

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 Active yeasts: Other?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 21021090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹17 Cr (+53.39% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹190 Cr (+14.68% YoY) — 0.0031% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹173 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11206 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2102: 34.13% of its exports; import side 53.81%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2102: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 37.56% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5083 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +298.56% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2102: 34.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 21021090

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. 2102 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2102 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 2.54 | 0.0001% | — | 14.26% | 71.52 | 0.0020% | — | 45.02% | −68.98 | #6677 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.18 | 0.0002% | +64.57% | 22.78% | 59.82 | 0.0018% | −16.36% | 37.86% | −55.64 | #6067 |
| FY 2020-21 | 16.66 | 0.0008% | +298.56% | 44.86% | 61.85 | 0.0021% | +3.39% | 30.91% | −45.19 | #4444 |
| FY 2021-22 | 14.08 | 0.0004% | −15.49% | 41.40% | 86.24 | 0.0019% | +39.43% | 34.68% | −72.16 | #5043 |
| FY 2022-23 | 17.80 | 0.0005% | +26.42% | 40.33% | 105.55 | 0.0018% | +22.39% | 36.95% | −87.75 | #4824 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.22 | 0.0003% | −36.97% | 23.12% | 165.97 | 0.0030% | +57.24% | 50.93% | −154.75 | #5582 |
| FY 2024-25 | 17.21 | 0.0005% | +53.39% | 34.13% | 190.34 | 0.0031% | +14.68% | 53.81% | −173.13 | #5083 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 37.56%/yr, imports 17.72%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 21021090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 37.56% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 21021090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 37.56% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.54 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17.21 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 21021090 ranked #5083 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 21021090 ranks #5083 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2102, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #11206 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 21021090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 21021090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 298.56% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹173.13 Crore in HSN Code 21021090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹190.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹17.21 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹173.13 Crore — ranking #11206 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 17.72% CAGR signals rising demand for Active yeasts: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 21021090 have grown at 17.72% CAGR, reaching ₹190.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 21021090 contributes 34.13% of Sub-Chapter 2102 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2102, HSN Code 21021090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 34.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 53.81% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2102

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 21023000: Prepared Baking Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21023000/) | ₹23 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 21021090: Active yeasts: Other (this hsn code) | ₹17 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 21022000: Inactive yeasts, single-cell organisms](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21022000/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 21021020: Baker’s Yeast](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21021020/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 21021010: Culture yeast](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-21021010/) | ₹1 Cr |