--- title: "HSN Code for Ephedra | HSN 12115000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12115000 related to Ephedra with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12115000/" --- # HSN Code 12115000: Ephedra - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ephedra | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12115000 ? It includes Ephedra ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Ephedra? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Ephedra? 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 Ephedra? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Ephedra is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Ephedra; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Ephedra? Under HSN 12115000, Ephedra attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12115000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−60.24% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4941 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1211: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1211: #30 of 56 by export value ### Key metrics - National export rank: #9144 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +8,200.00% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1211: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12115000 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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #9985 | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #10292 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +8,200.00% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.83 | #8398 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.24% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.33 | #9144 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12115000 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 12115000 India exported ₹0.33 Crore worth of Ephedra in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 12115000 ranked #9144 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12115000 ranks #9144 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1211, it ranks #30 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #4941 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12115000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12115000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 8,200.00% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.33 Crore in HSN Code 12115000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.33 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.33 Crore — ranking #4941 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 12115000 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 1211 exports — ranked #30 Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1211, HSN Code 12115000 ranks #30 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share. ## 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 | | #30 | HSN Code 12115000: Ephedra (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |