--- title: "HSN Code for Ginseng roots | HSN 12112000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12112000 related to Ginseng roots with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12112000/" --- # HSN Code 12112000: Ginseng roots - [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/) - [Chapter 12: Oil Seeds, Grains, Medicinal Plants and Straw](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-12/) - [Sub-chapter 1211: Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1211/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ginseng roots | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12112000 ? It includes Ginseng roots ### How much GST applies to Ginseng roots? Under HSN 12112000, Ginseng roots attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Ginseng roots is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Ginseng roots; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Ginseng roots? 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 Ginseng roots? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ginseng roots? 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 Ginseng roots? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12112000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−82.97% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−5.26% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5224 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1211: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.03% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1211: #29 of 56 by export value; import-side #23 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 50.78% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8867 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +300.00% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1211: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12112000 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. 1211 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1211 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.07% | −0.33 | #9577 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +300.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −10.81% | 0.05% | −0.17 | #8954 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +225.00% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.33% | 0.03% | +0.30 | #8201 | | FY 2021-22 | 1.40 | 0.0000% | +169.23% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +63.64% | 0.04% | +1.04 | #7679 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −29.29% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +47.22% | 0.06% | +0.46 | #8104 | | FY 2023-24 | 2.76 | 0.0001% | +178.79% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −28.30% | 0.04% | +2.38 | #7236 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −82.97% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −5.26% | 0.03% | +0.11 | #8867 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 50.78%/yr, imports -0.46%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12112000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 50.78% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 12112000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 50.78% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.47 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12112000 ranked #8867 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12112000 ranks #8867 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1211, it ranks #29 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #5224 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12112000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12112000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 300.00% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.11 Crore in HSN Code 12112000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.47 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.36 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.11 Crore — ranking #5224 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -0.46% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ginseng roots India's imports under HSN Code 12112000 have grown at -0.46% CAGR, reaching ₹0.36 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12112000 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 1211 exports — ranked #29 Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1211, HSN Code 12112000 ranks #29 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #23). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1211 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 12119032: Psyllium husk (isobgul husk)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12119032/) | ₹3,540 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 12119090: Locust Beans, Including Locust Bean Seeds: Seed Quality](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12119090/) | ₹219 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 12119029: Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12119029/) | ₹178 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 12119022: Senna leaves and pods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12119022/) | ₹109 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 12119019: Other \| Seeds \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12119019/) | ₹96 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 12119045: Other : Roots and rhizomes : Zedovary roots](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12119045/) | ₹77 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 12119049: Other \| Roots And Rhizomes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12119049/) | ₹58 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 12119056: Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12119056/) | ₹55 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 12119013: Other \| Seeds \| Psyllium seed (isobgul)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12119013/) | ₹54 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 12119054: Chirata](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12119054/) | ₹36 Cr | | #29 | HSN Code 12112000: Ginseng roots (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |