HSN Code 06012010: Horticultural bulbs

HSN Code 06012010 represents Horticultural bulbs under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Horticultural bulbs correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 06012010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Horticultural bulbs.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 06012010

HSN Code 06012010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms,crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots : Bulbs, horticultural:

Chapter

06 - Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage

Sub Chapter

0601 - Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms,crowns and rhizomes, dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading 1212

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 06012010 not include?

Horticultural bulbs does not include products with the following descriptions.

Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms,crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots : Chicory plants and roots : Plants

Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms,crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots : Chicory plants and roots : roots

Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms,crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 06012010 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

< ₹1 Crore

+1,740.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹37 Cr

+16.32% vs FY 2023-24

0.0006% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹36 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9994 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 0601

FY 2024-25

19.96%

Share of Sub-Chapter 0601’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 70.11% of Sub-Chapter 0601’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0601

FY 2024-25

#3 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 0601

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

21.22%

Export CAGR

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

#8325

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+5,200.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

19.96%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0601

Share of Sub-Chapter 0601 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8572

Balance

−21.30

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

3.34% of Sub-Ch. 0601

Imports

21.59 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

YoY

69.58% of Sub-Ch. 0601

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7674

Balance

−19.40

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+224.14% YoY

11.46% of Sub-Ch. 0601

Imports

20.34 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−5.79% YoY

73.35% of Sub-Ch. 0601

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9824

Balance

−11.54

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−97.87% YoY

0.45% of Sub-Ch. 0601

Imports

11.56 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−43.17% YoY

77.79% of Sub-Ch. 0601

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7926

Balance

−18.53

Exports

1.06 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+5,200.00% YoY

17.49% of Sub-Ch. 0601

Imports

19.59 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+69.46% YoY

79.15% of Sub-Ch. 0601

FY 2022-23

Balance

−25.67

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 0601

Imports

25.67 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+31.04% YoY

83.13% of Sub-Ch. 0601

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #10057

Balance

−31.44

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.69% of Sub-Ch. 0601

Imports

31.49 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+22.67% YoY

67.20% of Sub-Ch. 0601

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8325

Balance

−35.71

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+1,740.00% YoY

19.96% of Sub-Ch. 0601

Imports

36.63 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+16.32% YoY

70.11% of Sub-Ch. 0601

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

21.22% /yr

Imports

9.21% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 0601 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹4.61 Cr

Import

₹52.25 Cr

Trade Balance

−47.64

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 06012010 and GST compliance.

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).

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.