HSN Code 21042000: Homogenised Composite Food Preparations
HSN Code 21042000 represents Homogenised Composite Food Preparations under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Homogenised Composite Food Preparations correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 21042000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Homogenised Composite Food Preparations.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 21042000
HSN Code 21042000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 21042000 not include?
Homogenised Composite Food Preparations does not include products with the following descriptions.
Soups and broths and preparations therefor:Dried
Soups and broths and preparations therefor:other
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 21042000 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹5 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹5 Cr
Surplus rank #3744 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2104
FY 2024-257.60%
Share of Sub-Chapter 2104’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 1.17% of Sub-Chapter 2104’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2104
FY 2024-25#3 of 3
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2104
Import-side rank: #3 of 3
At a glance
−8.48%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#6658
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+575.32%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move
7.60%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2104
Share of Sub-Chapter 2104 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 21042000
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+7.67
Exports
8.17 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
— YoY
28.74% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
23.26% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Balance
+9.00
Exports
9.07 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+11.02% YoY
32.91% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−86.00% YoY
5.15% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Balance
+2.06
Exports
2.06 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−77.29% YoY
5.31% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−100.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Balance
+1.92
Exports
1.92 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−6.80% YoY
4.48% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Balance
+0.76
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−59.90% YoY
1.52% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.65% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Balance
+5.13
Exports
5.20 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+575.32% YoY
8.87% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+600.00% YoY
5.93% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Balance
+4.78
Exports
4.80 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−7.69% YoY
7.60% of Sub-Ch. 2104
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−71.43% YoY
1.17% of Sub-Ch. 2104
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
−8.48% /yr
Imports
−41.52% /yr
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 21042000 Export-Import Analysis
Export Decline: −8.48% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 21042000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −8.48% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹8.17 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 21042000 Ranked #6658 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 21042000 ranks #6658 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2104, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #3744 of 12657.
FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 21042000 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 21042000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 575.32% over the prior year.
India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹4.78 Crore in HSN Code 21042000 Goods
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4.80 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4.78 Crore — ranking #3744 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of −41.52% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Homogenised Composite Food Preparations
India's imports under HSN Code 21042000 have grown at −41.52% CAGR, reaching ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 21042000 Contributes 7.60% of Sub-Chapter 2104 Exports — Ranked #3
Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2104, HSN Code 21042000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 7.60% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.17% share (rank #3).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 21042000 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 21042000 ?
It includes Homogenised Composite Food Preparations
How should mixed supplies be billed when Homogenised Composite Food Preparations is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Homogenised Composite Food Preparations; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Homogenised Composite Food Preparations?
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 Homogenised Composite Food Preparations?
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 Homogenised Composite Food Preparations?
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.
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Homogenised Composite Food Preparations?
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.