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# HSN Code 24012010: Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed)

- [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, partly or wholly stemmed or stripped : Flue cured virginia 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 24012010 ?

It includes Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed)

### How much GST applies to Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed)?

Under HSN 24012010, Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed) is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed)?

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 24012010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹7,563 Cr (+28.66% YoY) — 0.2055% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹162 Cr (+35.27% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹7,401 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #45 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2401: 60.55% of its exports; import side 57.24%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2401: #1 of 19 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 18.23% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #61 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +56.16% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2401: 60.55% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 24012010

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 | 2,768.46 | 0.1212% | — | 69.48% | 98.58 | 0.0028% | — | 95.81% | +2,669.88 | #111 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2,524.17 | 0.1147% | −8.82% | 67.11% | 60.41 | 0.0018% | −38.72% | 39.04% | +2,463.76 | #126 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2,599.51 | 0.1209% | +2.98% | 67.69% | 76.45 | 0.0026% | +26.55% | 59.22% | +2,523.06 | #129 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2,889.64 | 0.0921% | +11.16% | 67.99% | 89.02 | 0.0019% | +16.44% | 62.88% | +2,800.62 | #161 |
| FY 2022-23 | 4,512.57 | 0.1246% | +56.16% | 68.37% | 92.36 | 0.0016% | +3.75% | 73.54% | +4,420.21 | #102 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5,878.60 | 0.1625% | +30.27% | 67.47% | 119.55 | 0.0021% | +29.44% | 59.67% | +5,759.05 | #80 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7,563.21 | 0.2055% | +28.66% | 60.55% | 161.72 | 0.0027% | +35.27% | 57.24% | +7,401.49 | #61 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 18.23%/yr, imports 8.60%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 24012010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 18.23% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 24012010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.23% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2,768.46 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7,563.21 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 24012010 ranked #61 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 24012010 ranks #61 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2401, it ranks #1 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #45 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 24012010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 24012010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 56.16% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹7,401.49 Crore in HSN Code 24012010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7,563.21 Cr exceeded imports of ₹161.72 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7,401.49 Crore — ranking #45 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.60% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Flue Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaves (Stemmed)

India's imports under HSN Code 24012010 have grown at 8.60% CAGR, reaching ₹161.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 24012010 contributes 60.55% of Sub-Chapter 2401 exports — ranked #1

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2401, HSN Code 24012010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 60.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 57.24% share (rank #1).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-24011020/) | ₹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 |