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HSN Code 21021090: Active yeasts: Other

HSN Code 21021090 represents Active yeasts: Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Active yeasts: Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 21021090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Active yeasts: Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 21021090

HSN Code 21021090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Active yeasts : Other

Chapter

21 - Miscellaneous edible preparations

Sub Chapter

2102 - Yeasts (active or inactive); other single cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 21021090 not include?

Active yeasts: Other does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 21021090 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹15 Cr

−13.71% vs FY 2024-25

0.0004% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹252 Cr

+32.51% vs FY 2024-25

0.0037% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹237 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11509 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2102

FY 2025-26

37.29%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2102’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 49.36% of Sub-Chapter 2102’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2102

FY 2025-26

#2 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2102

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

28.69%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#5454

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+298.56%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

37.29%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2102

Share of Sub-Chapter 2102 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 21021090

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #6677

Balance

−68.98

Exports

2.54 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

14.26% of Sub-Ch. 2102

Imports

71.52 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

— YoY

45.02% of Sub-Ch. 2102

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6067

Balance

−55.64

Exports

4.18 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+64.57% YoY

22.78% of Sub-Ch. 2102

Imports

59.82 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−16.36% YoY

37.86% of Sub-Ch. 2102

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4444

Balance

−45.19

Exports

16.66 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+298.56% YoY

44.86% of Sub-Ch. 2102

Imports

61.85 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+3.39% YoY

30.91% of Sub-Ch. 2102

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5043

Balance

−72.16

Exports

14.08 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−15.49% YoY

41.40% of Sub-Ch. 2102

Imports

86.24 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+39.43% YoY

34.68% of Sub-Ch. 2102

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4824

Balance

−87.75

Exports

17.80 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+26.42% YoY

40.33% of Sub-Ch. 2102

Imports

105.55 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+22.39% YoY

36.95% of Sub-Ch. 2102

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5582

Balance

−154.75

Exports

11.22 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−36.97% YoY

23.12% of Sub-Ch. 2102

Imports

165.97 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+57.24% YoY

50.93% of Sub-Ch. 2102

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5083

Balance

−173.13

Exports

17.21 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+53.39% YoY

34.13% of Sub-Ch. 2102

Imports

190.34 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+14.68% YoY

53.81% of Sub-Ch. 2102

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #5454

Balance

−237.36

Exports

14.85 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−13.71% YoY

37.29% of Sub-Ch. 2102

Imports

252.21 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

+32.51% YoY

49.36% of Sub-Ch. 2102

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

28.69% /yr

Imports

19.73% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2102 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹39.82 Cr

Import

₹510.95 Cr

Trade Balance

−471.13

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 21021090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 28.69% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 21021090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.69% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.54 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.85 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 21021090 Ranked #5454 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 21021090 ranks #5454 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2102, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #11509 of 12872.

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 ₹237.36 Crore in HSN Code 21021090 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹252.21 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.85 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹237.36 Crore — ranking #11509 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 19.73% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Active yeasts: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 21021090 have grown at 19.73% CAGR, reaching ₹252.21 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 21021090 Contributes 37.29% 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 37.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 49.36% share (rank #1).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 21021090 and GST compliance.

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.

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