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# HSN Code 22090020: Synthetic vinegar

- [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/)
- [Chapter 22: Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-22/)
- [Sub-chapter 2209: Acetic acid vinegar](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2209/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid : Synthetic vinegar | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 22090020 ?

It includes Synthetic vinegar

### Any common misclassification issue with Synthetic vinegar?

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 Synthetic vinegar?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Synthetic vinegar?

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.

### How much GST applies to Synthetic vinegar?

Under HSN 22090020, Synthetic vinegar attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Synthetic vinegar?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 22090020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+1.75% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−9.80% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4151 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2209: 42.09% of its exports; import side 2.44%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2209: #1 of 3 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.17% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7233 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +101.13% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2209: 42.09% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 22090020

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. 2209 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2209 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.81 | 0.0001% | — | 64.87% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.93% | +1.55 | #7058 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.77 | 0.0001% | −2.21% | 53.64% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +42.31% | 1.53% | +1.40 | #7060 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.56 | 0.0002% | +101.13% | 65.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −24.32% | 1.20% | +3.28 | #6346 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.49 | 0.0001% | −30.06% | 56.85% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −14.29% | 1.24% | +2.25 | #7103 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.25 | 0.0001% | −9.64% | 58.44% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.00% | 1.30% | +1.95 | #7308 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.85 | 0.0001% | +26.67% | 45.38% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +70.00% | 3.55% | +2.34 | #7204 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.90 | 0.0001% | +1.75% | 42.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −9.80% | 2.44% | +2.44 | #7233 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.17%/yr, imports 9.98%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 22090020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.17% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 22090020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.17% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 22090020 ranked #7233 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 22090020 ranks #7233 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2209, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #4151 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 22090020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 22090020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 101.13% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.44 Crore in HSN Code 22090020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.90 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.46 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.44 Crore — ranking #4151 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.98% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Synthetic vinegar

India's imports under HSN Code 22090020 have grown at 9.98% CAGR, reaching ₹0.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 22090020 contributes 42.09% of Sub-Chapter 2209 exports — ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2209, HSN Code 22090020 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 42.09% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.44% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2209

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 22090020: Synthetic vinegar (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 22090010: Vinegar & Substitutes from Acetic Acid: Brewed Vinegar](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22090010/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 22090090: Vinegar from acetic acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22090090/) | ₹1 Cr |