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# HSN Code 06012021: Chicory plants and roots: Plants

- [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 : Chicory plants and roots : Plants | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 6012021 ?

It includes Chicory plants and roots: Plants

### Does e‑invoicing apply when I sell Chicory plants and roots: Plants?

e‑Invoicing depends on turnover, not the item’s rate. If AATO exceeds the notified threshold (presently ₹5 crore), B2B invoices must be reported to the IRP unless you are a notified exempt person.

### Any quick example to understand GST on Chicory plants and roots: Plants?

Example: Fresh/chilled produce in open packs is Nil. If it is not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled, 5% may apply.

### Do I need an e‑way bill while moving Chicory plants and roots: Plants?

An e‑way bill may be required if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, subject to notified exemptions for agri/animal products.

### Is ITC available on expenses for supplying Chicory plants and roots: Plants?

No. ITC attributable to exempt/Nil supplies is not available. If you also make taxable supplies, apportion and reverse credit under Rule 42.

### Any watch‑outs when classifying Chicory plants and roots: Plants?

Use the exact HSN and form. Don’t charge GST on exempt fresh/chilled items; apply 5% only where pre‑packaged & labelled and not fresh/chilled.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 06012021 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+578.57% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4545 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0601: 20.61% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0601: #2 of 5 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8297 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +578.57% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0601: 20.61% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 06012021

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% | — | 6.00% | 1.52 | 0.0000% | — | 4.90% | −1.00 | #8156 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +28.85% | 8.17% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −59.21% | 2.24% | +0.05 | #7967 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −58.21% | 6.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −58.06% | 1.75% | +0.02 | #8649 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +75.00% | 8.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.49 | #8593 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +81.63% | 25.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.89 | #8213 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −84.27% | 1.94% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.14 | #9628 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +578.57% | 20.61% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.95 | #8297 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.57%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 06012021 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.57% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 06012021 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.57% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 06012021 ranked #8297 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 06012021 ranks #8297 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0601, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #4545 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 06012021 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 06012021 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 578.57% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.95 Crore in HSN Code 06012021 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.95 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.95 Crore — ranking #4545 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 06012021 contributes 20.61% of Sub-Chapter 0601 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0601, HSN Code 06012021 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 20.61% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | [HSN Code 06012010: Horticultural bulbs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-06012010/) | < ₹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 |