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# HSN Code 06012010: Horticultural bulbs

- [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/)
- [Chapter 06: Live Plants, Bulbs, Roots and Cut Flowers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-06/)
- [Sub-chapter 0601: Dormant Plants & Roots](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0601/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms,crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots : Bulbs, horticultural: | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 6012010 ?

It includes Horticultural bulbs

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Horticultural bulbs?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Horticultural bulbs?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Horticultural bulbs?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

### Any common misclassification issue with Horticultural bulbs?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Horticultural bulbs is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Horticultural bulbs; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 06012010 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+1,740.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹37 Cr (+16.32% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹36 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9994 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0601: 19.96% of its exports; import side 70.11%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0601: #3 of 5 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 21.22% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8325 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +5,200.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0601: 19.96% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 06012010

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 0601 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0601 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 3.34% | 21.59 | 0.0006% | — | 69.58% | −21.30 | #8572 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +224.14% | 11.46% | 20.34 | 0.0006% | −5.79% | 73.35% | −19.40 | #7674 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.87% | 0.45% | 11.56 | 0.0004% | −43.17% | 77.79% | −11.54 | #9824 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.06 | 0.0000% | +5,200.00% | 17.49% | 19.59 | 0.0004% | +69.46% | 79.15% | −18.53 | #7926 |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 25.67 | 0.0004% | +31.04% | 83.13% | −25.67 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.69% | 31.49 | 0.0006% | +22.67% | 67.20% | −31.44 | #10057 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,740.00% | 19.96% | 36.63 | 0.0006% | +16.32% | 70.11% | −35.71 | #8325 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 21.22%/yr, imports 9.21%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 06012010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 21.22% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 06012010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.22% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 06012010 ranked #8325 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 06012010 ranks #8325 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0601, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #9994 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 06012010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 06012010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 5,200.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹35.71 Crore in HSN Code 06012010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹36.63 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.92 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹35.71 Crore — ranking #9994 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.21% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Horticultural bulbs

India's imports under HSN Code 06012010 have grown at 9.21% CAGR, reaching ₹36.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 06012010 contributes 19.96% of Sub-Chapter 0601 exports — ranked #3

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0601, HSN Code 06012010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 19.96% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 70.11% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0601

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 06012090: Chicory plants and roots: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-06012090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 06012021: Chicory plants and roots: Plants](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-06012021/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | HSN Code 06012010: Horticultural bulbs (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 06011000: Bulbs, tubers, dormant](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-06011000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 06012022: Chicory plant roots](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-06012022/) | < ₹1 Crore |