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# HSN Code 98051000: Prepared or Preserved Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Dairy & Fresh Fruits

- [Section 21: Guide to HSN Section 21](https://busy.in/hsn/section-21/)
- [Chapter 98: Project Imports & Laboratory Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-98/)
- [Sub-chapter 9805: Customs Duty Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9805/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prepared or preserved meat, fish and vegetables;dairy products; soup; lard; fresh fruits | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 98051000 ?

It includes Gallus Domesticus (Live, > 2000g)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Prepared or Preserved Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Dairy & Fresh Fruits?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Prepared or Preserved Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Dairy & Fresh Fruits?

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 Prepared or Preserved Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Dairy & Fresh Fruits?

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 much GST applies to Prepared or Preserved Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Dairy & Fresh Fruits?

Under HSN 98051000, Prepared or Preserved Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Dairy & Fresh Fruits attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Prepared or Preserved Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Dairy & Fresh Fruits?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 98051000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−42.55% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4261 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9805: 7.59% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9805: #2 of 2 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 46.13% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7668 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,021.05% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9805: 7.59% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 98051000

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. 9805 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9805 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.15% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.22% | +0.13 | #8849 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.13 | 0.0001% | +1,021.05% | 1.42% | 1.27 | 0.0000% | +2,016.67% | 3.05% | +0.86 | #6858 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.15 | 0.0001% | −46.01% | 15.42% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.15 | #7539 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −46.96% | 6.21% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.86% | +0.50 | #8436 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6.56% | 7.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.65 | #8467 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.22 | 0.0001% | +395.38% | 16.70% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.07% | +2.86 | #7063 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.85 | 0.0001% | −42.55% | 7.59% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.85 | #7668 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 46.13%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 98051000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 46.13% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 98051000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 46.13% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 98051000 ranked #7668 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 98051000 ranks #7668 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9805, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #4261 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 98051000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 98051000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 1,021.05% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.85 Crore in HSN Code 98051000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.85 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.85 Crore — ranking #4261 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 98051000 contributes 7.59% of Sub-Chapter 9805 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9805, HSN Code 98051000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 7.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9805

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 98059000: Other Consumable Stores (Excl. Fuel/Alcohol/Tobacco)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-98059000/) | ₹23 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 98051000: Prepared or Preserved Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Dairy & Fresh Fruits (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |