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1108 HSN Code: Starches; inulin

HSN Sub Chapter 1108 represents Starches; inulin under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Starches; inulin correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 1108, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Starches; inulin.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 1108

GST Rate for Starches; inulin under HSN Code 1108. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

11

HSN Code

1108

HSN Description

Starches; inulin

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

12 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 1108

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Starches; inulin.

Tariff HSN

11081100

Description

Starches : Wheat starch

Tariff HSN

11081200

Description

Starches : Maize (corn) starch

Tariff HSN

11081300

Description

Starches : Potato starch

Tariff HSN

11081400

Description

Starches : Manioc (cassava) starch

Tariff HSN

11081910

Description

Starches : Other : sago

Tariff HSN

11081990

Description

Starches : Other : Other

Tariff HSN

11082000

Description

Inulin

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹1,317 Cr

−37.59% vs FY 2024-25

0.0337% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹171 Cr

+29.86% vs FY 2024-25

0.0025% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹1,146 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #179 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 11

FY 2025-26

23.83%

Share of Chapter 11’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 15.63% of Chapter 11’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 11

FY 2025-26

#2 of 9

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 11

Import-side rank: #4 of 9

At a glance

8.66%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#361

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2025-26

+221.81%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

23.83%

Contribution to Ch. 11

Share of Chapter 11 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 1108

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #348

Balance

+669.05

Exports

736.18 ₹ Cr

0.0321% share

— YoY

32.73% of Ch. 11

Imports

67.13 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

— YoY

12.98% of Ch. 11

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #535

Balance

+171.79

Exports

282.68 ₹ Cr

0.0128% share

−61.60% YoY

11.93% of Ch. 11

Imports

110.89 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+65.19% YoY

21.22% of Ch. 11

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #320

Balance

+812.54

Exports

909.70 ₹ Cr

0.0423% share

+221.81% YoY

28.28% of Ch. 11

Imports

97.16 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

−12.38% YoY

19.71% of Ch. 11

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #270

Balance

+1,469.09

Exports

1,549.76 ₹ Cr

0.0494% share

+70.36% YoY

31.62% of Ch. 11

Imports

80.67 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−16.97% YoY

14.13% of Ch. 11

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #253

Balance

+1,808.56

Exports

1,909.72 ₹ Cr

0.0527% share

+23.23% YoY

31.48% of Ch. 11

Imports

101.16 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+25.40% YoY

15.81% of Ch. 11

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #230

Balance

+2,194.39

Exports

2,303.72 ₹ Cr

0.0637% share

+20.63% YoY

38.60% of Ch. 11

Imports

109.33 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+8.08% YoY

14.43% of Ch. 11

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #259

Balance

+1,977.93

Exports

2,109.59 ₹ Cr

0.0570% share

−8.43% YoY

34.34% of Ch. 11

Imports

131.66 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+20.42% YoY

14.26% of Ch. 11

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #361

Balance

+1,145.53

Exports

1,316.51 ₹ Cr

0.0337% share

−37.59% YoY

23.83% of Ch. 11

Imports

170.98 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+29.86% YoY

15.63% of Ch. 11

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

8.66% /yr

Imports

14.29% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 11 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹5,525.43 Cr

Import

₹1,094.14 Cr

Trade Balance

+4,431.29

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.66% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.66% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹736.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,316.51 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 Ranked #361 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 ranks #361 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 11, it ranks #2 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #179 of 1233.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 221.81% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,145.53 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹1,316.51 Cr exceeded imports of ₹170.98 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,145.53 Crore — ranking #179 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 14.29% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Starches; inulin

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 have grown at 14.29% CAGR, reaching ₹170.98 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 Contributes 23.83% of Chapter 11 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 9 subchapters under Chapter 11, HSN Sub-Chapter 1108 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 23.83% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 15.63% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 1108 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 1108

It includes Starches; inulin

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Starches; inulin?

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

If I repair and return Starches; inulin, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Starches; inulin?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

Do spares or accessories of Starches; inulin 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.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Starches; inulin?

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.

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