2008

HSN Code 2008: GST Rate & Description

Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included
HSN Chapter 20 — Vegetable Preparations 4-digit code 12% GST
Parent codes: 20 — Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts…
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
6%
SGST / UTGST
6%
IGST
12%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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13 Sub-codes under 2008
200811 Ground-nuts 200819 Other, including mixtures: 200820 Pineapples 200830 Citrus fruit : 200840 Pears 200850 Apricots 200860 Cherries 200870 Peaches, including nectarines 200880 Strawberries 200891 Palm hearts 200893 Cranberries (vaccinium macrocarpon, vaccinium oxyc… 200897 Mixtures 200899 Other:
All HSN codes in Chapter 20 — Vegetable Preparations (19 codes)
2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts o… 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by… 2003 Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved ot… 2004 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise… 2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise… 2006 Vegetables, fruits, nuts, fruit-peel and other p… 2007 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pu… 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, ot… 2009 Fruit or nut juices (including grape must and co… 2031 Fresh or chilled 2032 Frozen 2042 Other meat of sheep,fresh or chilled 2044 Other meat of sheep, frozen 2062 Of bovine animals, frozen 2064 Of swine,frozen 2071 Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus 2072 Of turkeys 2073 Of ducks, geese or guinea fowls 2075 Of geese

About HSN Code 2008

HSN code 2008 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.

This code falls under Chapter 20 (Vegetable Preparations) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 12% (CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 2008?
HSN 2008 refers to: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. It belongs to Chapter 20 (Vegetable Preparations) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 2008?
The GST rate for HSN code 2008 is 12% — CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 2008 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 2008 belong to?
HSN code 2008 belongs to Chapter 20 of the GST tariff, which covers Vegetable Preparations.