HSN Code 06049000: Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses

HSN Code 06049000 represents Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 06049000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 06049000

HSN Code 06049000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

0604 - Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds,and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh,dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 06049000 not include?

Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses does not include products with the following descriptions.

Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared mosses and lichens

Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared other : fresh

Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared other : other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 06049000 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

₹262 Cr

−0.23% vs FY 2023-24

0.0071% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹7 Cr

−4.89% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹255 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1003 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 0604

FY 2024-25

97.79%

Share of Sub-Chapter 0604’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 0604’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 0604

FY 2024-25

#1 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 0604

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

−0.88%

Export CAGR

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

#1581

National Export Rank

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

+35.07%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

97.79%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0604

Share of Sub-Chapter 0604 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 06049000

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 #1042

Balance

+272.59

Exports

276.47 ₹ Cr

0.0121% share

YoY

99.80% of Sub-Ch. 0604

Imports

3.88 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

YoY

99.49% of Sub-Ch. 0604

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1081

Balance

+262.20

Exports

268.41 ₹ Cr

0.0122% share

−2.92% YoY

99.90% of Sub-Ch. 0604

Imports

6.21 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+60.05% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0604

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1071

Balance

+274.31

Exports

280.80 ₹ Cr

0.0131% share

+4.62% YoY

99.88% of Sub-Ch. 0604

Imports

6.49 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+4.51% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0604

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1076

Balance

+368.11

Exports

379.29 ₹ Cr

0.0121% share

+35.07% YoY

99.90% of Sub-Ch. 0604

Imports

11.18 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+72.27% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0604

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1300

Balance

+302.48

Exports

310.03 ₹ Cr

0.0086% share

−18.26% YoY

99.50% of Sub-Ch. 0604

Imports

7.55 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−32.47% YoY

96.55% of Sub-Ch. 0604

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1500

Balance

+255.40

Exports

262.76 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

−15.25% YoY

98.48% of Sub-Ch. 0604

Imports

7.36 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−2.52% YoY

98.13% of Sub-Ch. 0604

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1581

Balance

+255.15

Exports

262.15 ₹ Cr

0.0071% share

−0.23% YoY

97.79% of Sub-Ch. 0604

Imports

7.00 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−4.89% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 0604

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−0.88% /yr

Imports

10.33% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 0604 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹268.08 Cr

Import

₹7.00 Cr

Trade Balance

+261.08

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 06049000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −0.88% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 06049000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −0.88% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹276.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹262.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 06049000 Ranked #1581 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 06049000 ranks #1581 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0604, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1003 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 06049000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 06049000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 35.07% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹255.15 Crore in HSN Code 06049000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹262.15 Cr exceeded imports of ₹7.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹255.15 Crore — ranking #1003 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 10.33% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses

India's imports under HSN Code 06049000 have grown at 10.33% CAGR, reaching ₹7.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 06049000 Contributes 97.79% of Sub-Chapter 0604 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0604, HSN Code 06049000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 97.79% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 06049000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 6049000 ?

It includes Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses

How much GST applies to Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses?

Under HSN 06049000, Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Foliage, Branches, Grasses and Mosses?

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.

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.