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# HSN Code 35030020: Edible gelatin

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 35: Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/)
- [Sub-chapter 3503: Gelatin and animal glues](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3503/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gelatin [including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured] and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501 : Gelatin, edible grade and not elsewhere specified or included | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 35030020 ?

It includes Edible gelatin

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Edible gelatin?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Edible gelatin?

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 Edible gelatin is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Edible gelatin; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Edible gelatin?

Under HSN 35030020, Edible gelatin attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Edible gelatin?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 35030020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹437 Cr (−9.58% YoY) — 0.0119% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹67 Cr (+33.50% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹370 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #791 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3503: 95.70% of its exports; import side 16.49%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3503: #1 of 4 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.75% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1111 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +34.27% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3503: 95.70% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 35030020

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. 3503 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3503 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 264.06 | 0.0116% | — | 92.73% | 15.11 | 0.0004% | — | 6.83% | +248.95 | #1082 |
| FY 2019-20 | 278.96 | 0.0127% | +5.64% | 91.97% | 27.36 | 0.0008% | +81.07% | 10.18% | +251.60 | #1045 |
| FY 2020-21 | 328.82 | 0.0153% | +17.87% | 93.80% | 29.46 | 0.0010% | +7.68% | 8.93% | +299.36 | #945 |
| FY 2021-22 | 336.72 | 0.0107% | +2.40% | 94.22% | 39.28 | 0.0009% | +33.33% | 13.39% | +297.44 | #1183 |
| FY 2022-23 | 452.13 | 0.0125% | +34.27% | 96.06% | 28.36 | 0.0005% | −27.80% | 7.01% | +423.77 | #998 |
| FY 2023-24 | 483.00 | 0.0133% | +6.83% | 95.54% | 49.82 | 0.0009% | +75.67% | 12.15% | +433.18 | #989 |
| FY 2024-25 | 436.75 | 0.0119% | −9.58% | 95.70% | 66.51 | 0.0011% | +33.50% | 16.49% | +370.24 | #1111 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.75%/yr, imports 28.02%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 35030020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.75% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 35030020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.75% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹264.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹436.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 35030020 ranked #1111 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 35030020 ranks #1111 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3503, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #791 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 35030020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 35030020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 34.27% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹370.24 Crore in HSN Code 35030020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹436.75 Cr exceeded imports of ₹66.51 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹370.24 Crore — ranking #791 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 28.02% CAGR signals rising demand for Edible gelatin

India's imports under HSN Code 35030020 have grown at 28.02% CAGR, reaching ₹66.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 35030020 contributes 95.70% of Sub-Chapter 3503 exports — ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3503, HSN Code 35030020 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 95.70% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.49% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3503

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 35030020: Edible gelatin (this hsn code) | ₹437 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 35030030: Bone Glue](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-35030030/) | ₹17 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 35030090: Other gelatin derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-35030090/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 35030010: Isinglass gelatin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-35030010/) | < ₹1 Crore |