--- title: "HSN Code for Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries | HSN 33021010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 33021010 related to Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33021010/" --- # HSN Code 33021010: Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries - [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/) - [Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) - [Sub-chapter 3302: Odoriferous mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3302/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Of a kind used in the food or drink industries : Synthetic flavouring essences | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 33021010 ? It includes Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries? If your outward supply is taxable, 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 Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries? For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries? e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 33021010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹655 Cr (+21.19% YoY) — 0.0178% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹53 Cr (−44.61% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹602 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #535 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3302: 15.40% of its exports; import side 2.50% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3302: #3 of 7 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 11.89% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #787 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +21.19% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3302: 15.40% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 33021010 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. 3302 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3302 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 333.98 | 0.0146% | — | 13.82% | 36.16 | 0.0010% | — | 3.11% | +297.82 | #920 | | FY 2019-20 | 360.80 | 0.0164% | +8.03% | 13.96% | 37.68 | 0.0011% | +4.20% | 3.03% | +323.12 | #852 | | FY 2020-21 | 388.76 | 0.0181% | +7.75% | 15.24% | 37.61 | 0.0013% | −0.19% | 3.18% | +351.15 | #836 | | FY 2021-22 | 434.42 | 0.0138% | +11.75% | 15.46% | 39.60 | 0.0009% | +5.29% | 2.93% | +394.82 | #964 | | FY 2022-23 | 496.22 | 0.0137% | +14.23% | 15.81% | 52.07 | 0.0009% | +31.49% | 3.02% | +444.15 | #931 | | FY 2023-24 | 540.84 | 0.0149% | +8.99% | 15.10% | 96.32 | 0.0017% | +84.98% | 4.67% | +444.52 | #890 | | FY 2024-25 | 655.46 | 0.0178% | +21.19% | 15.40% | 53.35 | 0.0009% | −44.61% | 2.50% | +602.11 | #787 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 11.89%/yr, imports 6.70%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 33021010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 11.89% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 33021010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹333.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹655.46 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 33021010 ranked #787 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 33021010 ranks #787 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3302, it ranks #3 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #535 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 33021010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 33021010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 21.19% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹602.11 Crore in HSN Code 33021010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹655.46 Cr exceeded imports of ₹53.35 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹602.11 Crore — ranking #535 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 6.70% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries India's imports under HSN Code 33021010 have grown at 6.70% CAGR, reaching ₹53.35 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 33021010 contributes 15.40% of Sub-Chapter 3302 exports — ranked #3 Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3302, HSN Code 33021010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 15.40% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.50% share (rank #4). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3302 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 33029011: Synthetic Perfumery Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33029011/) | ₹1,472 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 33029090: Industrial odoriferous mixtures, beverage bases \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33029090/) | ₹675 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 33021010: Synthetic Flavouring Essences Used in Food & Drink Industries (this hsn code) | ₹655 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 33029019: Other Perfume Base Mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33029019/) | ₹619 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 33021090: Food/drink industry use](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33021090/) | ₹617 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 33029020: Other \| Aleuritic Acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33029020/) | ₹124 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 33029012: Synthetic Essential Oils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33029012/) | ₹93 Cr |