HSN Code 33021090: Food/drink industry use

HSN Code 33021090 represents Food/drink industry use under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Food/drink industry use correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 33021090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Food/drink industry use.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 33021090

HSN Code 33021090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Of a kind used in the food or drink industries : Other

Chapter

33 - Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

Sub Chapter

3302 - Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 33021090 not include?

Food/drink industry use does not include products with the following descriptions.

Of a kind used in the food or drink industries : Synthetic flavouring essences

Other : Mixtures of aromatic chemicals and essential oils as perfume base : Synthetic perfumery compounds

Other : Mixtures of aromatic chemicals and essential oils as perfume base : Synthetic essential oil

Other : Mixtures of aromatic chemicals and essential oils as perfume base : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 33021090 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹617 Cr

+40.12% vs FY 2023-24

0.0168% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,039 Cr

+43.95% vs FY 2023-24

0.0171% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹422 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11793 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3302

FY 2024-25

14.50%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3302’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 48.63% of Sub-Chapter 3302’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3302

FY 2024-25

#5 of 7

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3302

Import-side rank: #1 of 7

At a glance

28.39%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#836

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+65.79%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

14.50%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3302

Share of Sub-Chapter 3302 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 33021090

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1669

Balance

−207.28

Exports

137.75 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

YoY

5.70% of Sub-Ch. 3302

Imports

345.03 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

YoY

29.71% of Sub-Ch. 3302

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1216

Balance

−190.16

Exports

226.67 ₹ Cr

0.0103% share

+64.55% YoY

8.77% of Sub-Ch. 3302

Imports

416.83 ₹ Cr

0.0125% share

+20.81% YoY

33.56% of Sub-Ch. 3302

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1209

Balance

−180.28

Exports

238.56 ₹ Cr

0.0111% share

+5.25% YoY

9.35% of Sub-Ch. 3302

Imports

418.84 ₹ Cr

0.0144% share

+0.48% YoY

35.40% of Sub-Ch. 3302

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1309

Balance

−195.36

Exports

292.40 ₹ Cr

0.0093% share

+22.57% YoY

10.41% of Sub-Ch. 3302

Imports

487.76 ₹ Cr

0.0107% share

+16.46% YoY

36.05% of Sub-Ch. 3302

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1443

Balance

−416.71

Exports

265.60 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

−9.17% YoY

8.46% of Sub-Ch. 3302

Imports

682.31 ₹ Cr

0.0119% share

+39.89% YoY

39.58% of Sub-Ch. 3302

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1066

Balance

−281.67

Exports

440.35 ₹ Cr

0.0122% share

+65.79% YoY

12.30% of Sub-Ch. 3302

Imports

722.02 ₹ Cr

0.0129% share

+5.82% YoY

35.00% of Sub-Ch. 3302

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #836

Balance

−422.34

Exports

617.03 ₹ Cr

0.0168% share

+40.12% YoY

14.50% of Sub-Ch. 3302

Imports

1,039.37 ₹ Cr

0.0171% share

+43.95% YoY

48.63% of Sub-Ch. 3302

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

28.39% /yr

Imports

20.18% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3302 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹4,255.56 Cr

Import

₹2,137.47 Cr

Trade Balance

+2,118.09

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 33021090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 28.39% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 33021090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.39% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹137.75 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹617.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 33021090 Ranked #836 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 33021090 ranks #836 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3302, it ranks #5 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #11793 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 33021090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 33021090 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 65.79% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹422.34 Crore in HSN Code 33021090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,039.37 Cr exceeded exports of ₹617.03 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹422.34 Crore — ranking #11793 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 20.18% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Food/drink industry use

India's imports under HSN Code 33021090 have grown at 20.18% CAGR, reaching ₹1,039.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 33021090 Contributes 14.50% of Sub-Chapter 3302 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3302, HSN Code 33021090 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 14.50% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 48.63% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 33021090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 33021090 ?

It includes Food/drink industry use

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Food/drink industry use?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Food/drink industry use?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How much GST applies to Food/drink industry use?

Under HSN 33021090, Food/drink industry use attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Food/drink industry use?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Food/drink industry use is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Food/drink industry use; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Food/drink industry use?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.