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# HSN Code 06012090: Chicory plants and roots: Other

- [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 : Other | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 6012090 ?

It includes Chicory plants and roots: Other

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

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

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

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.

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

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: Other?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 06012090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+10.61% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4089 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0601: 58.79% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0601: #1 of 5 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 1.22% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7302 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +84.92% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0601: 58.79% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 06012090

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 | 2.52 | 0.0001% | — | 29.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.52 | #6688 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.66 | 0.0002% | +84.92% | 56.83% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.65% | +4.48 | #5943 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.66 | 0.0001% | −42.92% | 60.45% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.44% | 0.07% | +2.65 | #6679 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.98 | 0.0001% | +12.03% | 49.17% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +2.98 | #6906 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.79 | 0.0000% | −39.93% | 50.28% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.79 | #7549 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.45 | 0.0001% | +36.87% | 33.89% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.45 | #7360 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.71 | 0.0001% | +10.61% | 58.79% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.71 | #7302 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 1.22%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 06012090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 1.22% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 06012090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.22% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.71 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 06012090 ranked #7302 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 06012090 ranks #7302 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0601, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #4089 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 06012090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 06012090 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 84.92% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.71 Crore in HSN Code 06012090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.71 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.71 Crore — ranking #4089 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 06012090 contributes 58.79% of Sub-Chapter 0601 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0601, HSN Code 06012090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 58.79% 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](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 |