HSN Code 12116000 represents Bark of African Cherry (Prunus africana) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Bark of African Cherry (Prunus africana) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 12116000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Bark of African Cherry (Prunus africana).
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HSN Code 12116000 relates to the following description.
Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purpose, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
Bark of African cherry (Prunus africana)
2.5%
2.5%
5%
0%
Description of Goods
Bark of African cherry (Prunus africana)
Chapter
12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
Sub Chapter
1211 - Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purpose, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
CGST
2.5%
SGST
2.5%
IGST
5%
CESS
0%
Bark of African Cherry (Prunus africana) does not include products with the following descriptions.
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purpose, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered liquorice roots
Ginseng roots
Coca leaf
Poppy straw
Ephedra
Other : Seeds : Ambrette seeds
Other : Seeds : Nuxvomica, dried ripe seeds (
Other : Seeds : Psyllium seed (isobgul)
Other : Seeds : Neem seed
Other : Seeds : Jojoba seed
Garcinia
Other : Seeds : Other
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Belladona leaves
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Senna leaves and pods
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Neem leaves, powder
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Gymnema powder
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Cubeb powder
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Pyrethrum
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Other
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Cascara sagrada bark
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Psyllium husk (isobgul husk)
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Gamboge fruit rind
Ashoka (saraca asoca.)
Arjuna (terminalia arjuna)
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Other
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Belladona roots
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Galangal rhizomes and roots
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Ipecac dried rhizome and roots
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Serpentina roots (rowwalfia serpentina and other species of rowwalfias)
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Zedovary roots
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Kuth root
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Sarasaparilla roots
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Sweet flag rhizomes
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Other
Other : Sandalwood chips and dust
Sandalwood chips and dust
Vinca rosea herbs
Mint
Agarwood
Chirata
Basil, hyssop, rosemary, sage and savory
Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)
Giloy (tinospora cordifolia)
Other
Other : Vinca rosea herbs
Other : Mint including leaves (all species)
Other : Agarwood
Other
Other : Other : Chirata
Other : Other : Tukmaria
Other : Other : Unab (Indian Jujuba or Chinese dates)
Other : Other : Basil, hyssop, rosemary, sage and savory
Other : Other : Lovage
Other : Other : Garcinia
Other : fresh or chilled
Other : Other : Other
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purpose, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered liquorice roots
Ginseng roots
Coca leaf
Poppy straw
Ephedra
Other : Seeds : Ambrette seeds
Other : Seeds : Nuxvomica, dried ripe seeds (
Other : Seeds : Psyllium seed (isobgul)
Other : Seeds : Neem seed
Other : Seeds : Jojoba seed
Garcinia
Other : Seeds : Other
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Belladona leaves
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Senna leaves and pods
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Neem leaves, powder
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Gymnema powder
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Cubeb powder
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Pyrethrum
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Other
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Cascara sagrada bark
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Psyllium husk (isobgul husk)
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Gamboge fruit rind
Ashoka (saraca asoca.)
Arjuna (terminalia arjuna)
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Other
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Belladona roots
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Galangal rhizomes and roots
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Ipecac dried rhizome and roots
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Serpentina roots (rowwalfia serpentina and other species of rowwalfias)
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Zedovary roots
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Kuth root
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Sarasaparilla roots
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Sweet flag rhizomes
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Other
Other : Sandalwood chips and dust
Sandalwood chips and dust
Vinca rosea herbs
Mint
Agarwood
Chirata
Basil, hyssop, rosemary, sage and savory
Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)
Giloy (tinospora cordifolia)
Other
Other : Vinca rosea herbs
Other : Mint including leaves (all species)
Other : Agarwood
Other
Other : Other : Chirata
Other : Other : Tukmaria
Other : Other : Unab (Indian Jujuba or Chinese dates)
Other : Other : Basil, hyssop, rosemary, sage and savory
Other : Other : Lovage
Other : Other : Garcinia
Other : fresh or chilled
Other : Other : Other
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 12116000 and GST compliance.
It includes Bark of African Cherry (Prunus africana)
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.
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.
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.
Under HSN 12116000, Bark of African Cherry (Prunus africana) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
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.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Bark of African Cherry (Prunus africana); Nil for exempt items if applicable).