What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 20019000?

HSN code 20019000 (Pickle) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 20019000?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 20019000 is 30%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 20019000 cover?

HSN code 20019000 covers Pickle. It sits under Chapter 20 – Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants, in Section IV – PREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 20019000?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 20019000 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Pickle HSN Code 2001

Q: What is the HSN code for Pickle?

The HSN code for Pickle is 20019000, classified under Chapter 20 – Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for pickle?

Vinegar-preserved pickles fall under heading 2001 — cucumbers/gherkins under 20011000 and other (mango, mixed) under 20019000.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Vegetables and fruit prepared/preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (pickles) are classified under HSN heading 2001. Gherkins and other pickles each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

2001

Primary code

20019000

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

30%

Pickle HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 2001 (vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
20011000	- Cucumbers and gherkins	5%	30%
20019000	- Other	5%	30%

FTA preferential rates: 14 partner agreement(s) listed for 20019000; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 10 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for pickle?

The HSN code for pickle is 2001 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for pickle the most common is 20019000, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How pickle is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for pickle narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 202-digitPreparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants
20014-digit headingVEGETABLES, FRUIT, NUTS AND OTHER EDIBLE PARTS OF PLANTS, PREPARED OR PRESERVED BY VINEGAR OR ACETIC ACID
2001906-digit subheadingVEGETABLES, FRUIT, NUTS AND OTHER EDIBLE PARTS OF PLANTS, PREPARED OR PRESERVED BY VINEGAR OR ACETIC ACID
200190008-digit tariff item- Other

Section IV — PREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES

GST on pickle

Pickle (HSN 2001) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 20019000 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported pickle

When pickle (HSN 20019000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 30%, AIDC 30%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 5% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹50.045. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 20019000 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for pickle is 2001 at the heading level, with 20019000 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.