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# HSN Code 06042000: Fresh 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 0604: Plant foliage for ornamental purposes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0604/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fresh | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 6042000 ?

It includes Fresh plants

### Any watch‑outs when classifying Fresh 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.

### Any quick example to understand GST on Fresh 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.

### Does e‑invoicing apply when I sell Fresh 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.

### Do I need an e‑way bill while moving Fresh plants?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 06042000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (+46.42% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹6 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3633 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0604: 2.21% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0604: #2 of 5 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 48.19% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6413 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +318.92% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0604: 2.21% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 06042000

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. 0604 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0604 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.51% | +0.54 | #8093 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −51.79% | 0.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.27 | #8633 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +22.22% | 0.12% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.33 | #8538 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +12.12% | 0.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.37 | #8788 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.55 | 0.0000% | +318.92% | 0.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 3.45% | +1.28 | #7702 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.05 | 0.0001% | +161.29% | 1.52% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −51.85% | 1.73% | +3.92 | #6824 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.93 | 0.0002% | +46.42% | 2.21% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +5.93 | #6413 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 48.19%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 06042000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 48.19% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 06042000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 48.19% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.56 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 06042000 ranked #6413 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 06042000 ranks #6413 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0604, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #3633 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 06042000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 06042000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 318.92% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹5.93 Crore in HSN Code 06042000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹5.93 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5.93 Crore — ranking #3633 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 06042000 contributes 2.21% of Sub-Chapter 0604 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0604, HSN Code 06042000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 2.21% 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 0604

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 06049000: Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-06049000/) | ₹262 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 06042000: Fresh plants (this hsn code) | ₹6 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 06041000: Fresh Foliage/Branches/Grasses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-06041000/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 06049100: Other Foliage/Branches/Grasses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-06049100/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 06049900: Onions](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-06049900/) | — |