0409 HSN Code: Natural honey

HSN Sub Chapter 0409 represents Natural honey under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Natural honey correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 0409, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Natural honey.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 0409

GST Rate for Natural honey under HSN Code 0409. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

04

HSN Code

0409

HSN Description

Natural honey

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 0409

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Natural honey.

Tariff HSN

04090000

Description

NATURAL HONEY (other than pre-packaged and labelled)

Tariff HSN

04090000

Description

NATURAL HONEY (other pre-packaged and labelled unit container and bearing a registered

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 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

₹1,750 Cr

+18.97% vs FY 2023-24

0.0472% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹21 Cr

+26.06% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,728 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #143 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 04

FY 2024-25

24.16%

Share of Chapter 04’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 5.52% of Chapter 04’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 04

FY 2024-25

#2 of 10

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 04

Import-side rank: #4 of 10

At a glance

15.63%

Export CAGR

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

#287

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+70.50%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

24.16%

Contribution to Ch. 04

Share of Chapter 04 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #352

Balance

+711.56

Exports

732.19 ₹ Cr

0.0319% share

— YoY

19.40% of Ch. 04

Imports

20.63 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

9.02% of Ch. 04

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #364

Balance

+619.75

Exports

633.79 ₹ Cr

0.0287% share

−13.44% YoY

25.32% of Ch. 04

Imports

14.04 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−31.94% YoY

5.27% of Ch. 04

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #366

Balance

+703.16

Exports

716.23 ₹ Cr

0.0333% share

+13.01% YoY

27.48% of Ch. 04

Imports

13.07 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−6.91% YoY

5.25% of Ch. 04

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #329

Balance

+1,202.72

Exports

1,221.18 ₹ Cr

0.0389% share

+70.50% YoY

26.37% of Ch. 04

Imports

18.46 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+41.24% YoY

8.22% of Ch. 04

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #290

Balance

+1,593.38

Exports

1,622.77 ₹ Cr

0.0448% share

+32.89% YoY

33.13% of Ch. 04

Imports

29.39 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+59.21% YoY

8.07% of Ch. 04

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #314

Balance

+1,453.88

Exports

1,470.84 ₹ Cr

0.0407% share

−9.36% YoY

28.43% of Ch. 04

Imports

16.96 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−42.29% YoY

3.39% of Ch. 04

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #287

Balance

+1,728.45

Exports

1,749.83 ₹ Cr

0.0472% share

+18.97% YoY

24.16% of Ch. 04

Imports

21.38 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+26.06% YoY

5.52% of Ch. 04

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

15.63% /yr

Imports

0.60% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 04 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹7,242.47 Cr

Import

₹387.11 Cr

Trade Balance

+6,855.36

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

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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 0409 ranks #287 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 0409 and GST compliance.

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.

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.

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