Consistent Export Growth: 11.25% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9,451.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17,922.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 1701 represents Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 1701, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products.
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GST Rate for Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products under HSN Code 1701. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products.
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Beet sugar
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Cane jaggery
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Cane jaggery (pre-packaged and labelled)
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Khandsari sugar
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Khandsari sugar (pre-packaged and labelled)
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Cane sugar specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter: Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Cane jaggery
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Cane jaggery
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Khandsari sugar
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Khandsari sugar (pre-packaged and labelled)
Tariff HSN
Description
Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: Other cane sugar: Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other: Refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter
Tariff HSN
Description
Other: Other: Sugar cubes
Tariff HSN
Description
Other: Other: Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹17,923 Cr
0.4839% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹11,670 Cr
0.1914% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹6,252 Cr
Surplus rank #56 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 17
FY 2024-2584.61%
Share of Chapter 17’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 89.30% of Chapter 17’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 17
FY 2024-25#1 of 4
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 17
Import-side rank: #1 of 4
At a glance
11.25%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#31
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+66.20%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
84.61%
Contribution to Ch. 17
Share of Chapter 17 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+6,304.06
Exports
9,451.57 ₹ Cr
0.4118% share
— YoY
82.87% of Ch. 17
Imports
3,147.51 ₹ Cr
0.0876% share
— YoY
82.01% of Ch. 17
Balance
+11,468.37
Exports
13,910.32 ₹ Cr
0.6298% share
+47.17% YoY
89.27% of Ch. 17
Imports
2,441.95 ₹ Cr
0.0728% share
−22.42% YoY
76.10% of Ch. 17
Balance
+15,875.46
Exports
20,574.11 ₹ Cr
0.9565% share
+47.91% YoY
88.22% of Ch. 17
Imports
4,698.65 ₹ Cr
0.1613% share
+92.41% YoY
84.28% of Ch. 17
Balance
+32,967.07
Exports
34,194.47 ₹ Cr
1.0896% share
+66.20% YoY
90.05% of Ch. 17
Imports
1,227.40 ₹ Cr
0.0269% share
−73.88% YoY
54.74% of Ch. 17
Balance
+43,715.10
Exports
46,046.67 ₹ Cr
1.2718% share
+34.66% YoY
90.73% of Ch. 17
Imports
2,331.57 ₹ Cr
0.0406% share
+89.96% YoY
66.57% of Ch. 17
Balance
+6,585.20
Exports
22,973.59 ₹ Cr
0.6350% share
−50.11% YoY
84.29% of Ch. 17
Imports
16,388.39 ₹ Cr
0.2918% share
+602.89% YoY
91.94% of Ch. 17
Balance
+6,252.27
Exports
17,922.57 ₹ Cr
0.4839% share
−21.99% YoY
84.61% of Ch. 17
Imports
11,670.30 ₹ Cr
0.1914% share
−28.79% YoY
89.30% of Ch. 17
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
11.25% /yr
Imports
24.41% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹21,182.41 Cr
Import
₹13,069.21 Cr
Trade Balance
+8,113.20
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9,451.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17,922.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 ranks #31 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 17, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #56 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 66.20% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹17,922.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹11,670.30 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6,252.27 Crore — ranking #56 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 have grown at 24.41% CAGR, reaching ₹11,670.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 4 subchapters under Chapter 17, HSN Sub-Chapter 1701 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 84.61% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 89.30% share (rank #1).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 1701 and GST compliance.
It includes Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products
Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.
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.
The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.
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.
If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.