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# HSN Code 24011020: Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves

- [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/)
- [Chapter 24: Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-24/)
- [Sub-chapter 2401: Unmanufactured tobacco](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2401/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tobacco, not stemmed or stripped : Sun cured country (natu) tobacco (Tobacco leaves) | 14% | 14% | 28% | 71% (If without lime tube and bearing a brand name) 65% (If with lime tube and bearing a brand name) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 24011020 ?

It includes Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves?

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 Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves?

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 Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves?

Under HSN 24011020, Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 24011020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹42 Cr (−15.48% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹42 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2284 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2401: 0.34% of its exports; import side 0.05%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2401: #8 of 19 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.41% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3856 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +354.83% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2401: 0.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 24011020

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. 2401 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2401 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 29.07 | 0.0013% | — | 0.73% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +29.07 | #3614 |
| FY 2019-20 | 17.85 | 0.0008% | −38.60% | 0.47% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +17.85 | #4268 |
| FY 2020-21 | 19.23 | 0.0009% | +7.73% | 0.50% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +19.23 | #4240 |
| FY 2021-22 | 22.57 | 0.0007% | +17.37% | 0.53% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +22.57 | #4433 |
| FY 2022-23 | 10.98 | 0.0003% | −51.35% | 0.17% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +10.98 | #5511 |
| FY 2023-24 | 49.94 | 0.0014% | +354.83% | 0.57% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +49.94 | #3530 |
| FY 2024-25 | 42.21 | 0.0011% | −15.48% | 0.34% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | +42.07 | #3856 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.41%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 24011020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.41% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 24011020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.41% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹29.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹42.21 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 24011020 ranked #3856 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 24011020 ranks #3856 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2401, it ranks #8 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #2284 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 24011020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 24011020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 354.83% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹42.07 Crore in HSN Code 24011020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹42.21 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.14 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹42.07 Crore — ranking #2284 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 24011020 contributes 0.34% of Sub-Chapter 2401 exports — ranked #8

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2401, HSN Code 24011020 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.34% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.05% share (rank #8).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2401

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 24012010: Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-24012010/) | ₹7,563 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 24012040: Burley Tobacco Leaves: Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-24012040/) | ₹3,172 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 24011090: Unstemmed tobacco leaves](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-24011090/) | ₹463 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 24012090: Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed or stripped : Other (Tobacco leaves)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-24012090/) | ₹356 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 24012030: Sun Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-24012030/) | ₹325 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 24013000: Tobacco Refuse (Tobacco Leaves)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-24013000/) | ₹273 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 24012020: Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-24012020/) | ₹188 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 24011020: Sun Cured Natu Tobacco Leaves (this hsn code) | ₹42 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 24011040: Burley Tobacco Leaves](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-24011040/) | ₹33 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 24011080: Hookah Tobacco Leaves (Non-Stemmed)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-24011080/) | ₹22 Cr |