1903 HSN Code: Tapioca & starch substitutes

HSN Sub Chapter 1903 represents Tapioca & starch substitutes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Tapioca & starch substitutes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 1903, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Tapioca & starch substitutes.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 1903

GST Rate for Tapioca & starch substitutes under HSN Code 1903. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

19

HSN Code

1903

HSN Description

Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains,pearls, siftings or in similar forms

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 1903

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Tapioca & starch substitutes.

Tariff HSN

19030000

Description

Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains,pearls, siftings or in similar forms

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 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

₹86 Cr

+19.47% vs FY 2023-24

0.0023% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2 Cr

+97.56% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹84 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #396 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 19

FY 2024-25

1.11%

Share of Chapter 19’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.11% of Chapter 19’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 19

FY 2024-25

#5 of 5

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 19

Import-side rank: #5 of 5

At a glance

32.48%

Export CAGR

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

#843

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+104.94%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

1.11%

Contribution to Ch. 19

Share of Chapter 19 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 1903

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 #972

Balance

+15.70

Exports

15.83 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

0.42% of Ch. 19

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.02% of Ch. 19

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #949

Balance

+18.08

Exports

20.04 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+26.60% YoY

0.53% of Ch. 19

Imports

1.96 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+1,407.69% YoY

0.27% of Ch. 19

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #861

Balance

+40.29

Exports

41.07 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+104.94% YoY

0.90% of Ch. 19

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−60.20% YoY

0.09% of Ch. 19

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #836

Balance

+66.98

Exports

67.36 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+64.01% YoY

1.43% of Ch. 19

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−51.28% YoY

0.03% of Ch. 19

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #847

Balance

+71.84

Exports

72.59 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+7.76% YoY

1.23% of Ch. 19

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+97.37% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 19

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #858

Balance

+70.82

Exports

71.64 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

−1.31% YoY

1.05% of Ch. 19

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+9.33% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 19

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #843

Balance

+83.97

Exports

85.59 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+19.47% YoY

1.11% of Ch. 19

Imports

1.62 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+97.56% YoY

0.11% of Ch. 19

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

32.48% /yr

Imports

52.26% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 19 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹7,726.16 Cr

Import

₹1,525.93 Cr

Trade Balance

+6,200.23

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 32.48% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 have grown at a compound annual rate of 32.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹15.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹85.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 Ranked #843 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 ranks #843 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 19, it ranks #5 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #396 of 1233.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 104.94% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹83.97 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹85.59 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.62 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹83.97 Crore — ranking #396 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 52.26% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Tapioca & starch substitutes

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 have grown at 52.26% CAGR, reaching ₹1.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 Contributes 1.11% of Chapter 19 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 5 subchapters under Chapter 19, HSN Sub-Chapter 1903 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.11% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.11% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 1903 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 1903

It includes Tapioca & starch substitutes

How should I document Tapioca & starch substitutes sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Tapioca & starch substitutes to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

What should my invoice and records include for Tapioca & starch substitutes?

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.

If I repair and return Tapioca & starch substitutes, 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 are warranty replacements of Tapioca & starch substitutes handled?

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.

Any special steps when selling Tapioca & starch substitutes through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

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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