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# HSN Code 12119053: Agarwood

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mint | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 12119053 ?

It includes Mucilages From Locust Beans/Guar Seeds: Guar Meal

### How much GST applies to Agarwood?

Under HSN 12119053, Agarwood attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Agarwood?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Agarwood is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Agarwood; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Agarwood?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any common misclassification issue with Agarwood?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12119053 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+7.01% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹28 Cr (+3,096.63% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹26 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9742 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1211: 0.05% of its exports; import side 2.23%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1211: #21 of 56 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #7477 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +7.01% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1211: 0.05% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12119053

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.14 | 0.0001% | — | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.10% | +1.25 | #7511 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.29 | 0.0001% | +7.01% | 0.05% | 28.45 | 0.0005% | +3,096.63% | 2.23% | −26.16 | #7477 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12119053 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 12119053

India exported ₹2.29 Crore worth of Agarwood in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 12119053 ranked #7477 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12119053 ranks #7477 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1211, it ranks #21 of 56. By trade surplus, it ranks #9742 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12119053 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12119053 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 7.01% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹26.16 Crore in HSN Code 12119053 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹28.45 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.29 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹26.16 Crore — ranking #9742 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 12119053 contributes 0.05% of Sub-Chapter 1211 exports — ranked #21

Among the 56 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1211, HSN Code 12119053 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.23% share (rank #9).

## 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 |
| #21 | HSN Code 12119053: Agarwood (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |