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# HSN Sub-chapter 0409: Natural honey

Natural honey

Part of [Chapter 04: Dairy, Eggs, Honey and Animal-Origin Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-04/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 5%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 04090000 | [Natural honey](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-04090000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 0409

It includes Natural honey

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Natural honey?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

### Do spares or accessories of Natural honey follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

### What should my invoice and records include for Natural honey?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Natural honey?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Natural honey is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Natural honey?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Natural honey are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,750 Cr (+18.97% YoY) — 0.0472% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹21 Cr (+26.06% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,728 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #143 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 04: 24.16% of its exports; import side 5.52%
- Rank within Chapter 04: #2 of 10 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 15.63% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #287 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +70.50% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 04: 24.16% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 0409

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 Ch. 04 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 04 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 732.19 | 0.0319% | — | 19.40% | 20.63 | 0.0006% | — | 9.02% | +711.56 | #352 |
| FY 2019-20 | 633.79 | 0.0287% | −13.44% | 25.32% | 14.04 | 0.0004% | −31.94% | 5.27% | +619.75 | #364 |
| FY 2020-21 | 716.23 | 0.0333% | +13.01% | 27.48% | 13.07 | 0.0004% | −6.91% | 5.25% | +703.16 | #366 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,221.18 | 0.0389% | +70.50% | 26.37% | 18.46 | 0.0004% | +41.24% | 8.22% | +1,202.72 | #329 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,622.77 | 0.0448% | +32.89% | 33.13% | 29.39 | 0.0005% | +59.21% | 8.07% | +1,593.38 | #290 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,470.84 | 0.0407% | −9.36% | 28.43% | 16.96 | 0.0003% | −42.29% | 3.39% | +1,453.88 | #314 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,749.83 | 0.0472% | +18.97% | 24.16% | 21.38 | 0.0004% | +26.06% | 5.52% | +1,728.45 | #287 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 15.63%/yr, imports 0.60%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 15.63% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.63% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹732.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,749.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 ranked #287 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 ranks #287 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 04, it ranks #2 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #143 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 70.50% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,728.45 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,749.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹21.38 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,728.45 Crore — ranking #143 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.60% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Natural honey

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 have grown at 0.60% CAGR, reaching ₹21.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 contributes 24.16% of Chapter 04 exports — ranked #2

Among the 10 sub-chapters under Chapter 04, HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 24.16% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.52% share (rank #4).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 04

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0405: Dairy fats and oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0405/) | ₹3,222 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Sub-Chapter 0409: Natural honey (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹1,750 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0407: Birds’ eggs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0407/) | ₹813 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0406: Cheese & curd](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0406/) | ₹495 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0408: Birds’ eggs, fresh/dried, preserved](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0408/) | ₹495 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0402: Ground-nuts & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0402/) | ₹263 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0401: Unconcentrated milk & cream](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0401/) | ₹146 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0403: Yogurt, Milk & Cream](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0403/) | ₹38 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0404: Whey & milk products, sweetened](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0404/) | ₹18 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 0410: Edible insects & products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0410/) | ₹3 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 0401 | [Unconcentrated milk & cream](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0401/) |
| 0402 | [Ground-nuts & fractions](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0402/) |
| 0403 | [Yogurt, Milk & Cream](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0403/) |
| 0404 | [Whey & milk products, sweetened](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0404/) |
| 0405 | [Dairy fats and oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0405/) |
| 0406 | [Cheese & curd](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0406/) |
| 0407 | [Birds’ eggs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0407/) |
| 0408 | [Birds’ eggs, fresh/dried, preserved](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0408/) |
| 0410 | [Edible insects & products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0410/) |