--- title: "HSN Code for Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth) | HSN 13019016 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 13019016 related to Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13019016/" --- # HSN Code 13019016: Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth) - [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/) - [Chapter 13: Lac, Gums, Resins and Other Vegetable Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-13/) - [Sub-chapter 1301: Flat-rolled alloy steel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1301/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Natural Gums : Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth) hastab | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 13019016 ? It includes Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth) ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth)? 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 Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth)? 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 Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth)? 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. ### How much GST applies to Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth)? Under HSN 13019016, Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth)? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 13019016 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹17 Cr (+97.92% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹29 Cr (−1.56% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹12 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9185 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1301: 2.06% of its exports; import side 1.26% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1301: #5 of 35 by export value; import-side #8 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 17.14% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5089 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +108.01% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1301: 2.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 13019016 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. 1301 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1301 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 6.62 | 0.0003% | — | 1.40% | 21.81 | 0.0006% | — | 1.80% | −15.19 | #5503 | | FY 2019-20 | 13.77 | 0.0006% | +108.01% | 2.04% | 15.61 | 0.0005% | −28.43% | 1.16% | −1.84 | #4606 | | FY 2020-21 | 19.45 | 0.0009% | +41.25% | 2.35% | 21.97 | 0.0008% | +40.74% | 1.77% | −2.52 | #4224 | | FY 2021-22 | 18.40 | 0.0006% | −5.40% | 1.85% | 21.88 | 0.0005% | −0.41% | 1.55% | −3.48 | #4699 | | FY 2022-23 | 13.72 | 0.0004% | −25.43% | 1.36% | 19.82 | 0.0003% | −9.42% | 0.84% | −6.10 | #5199 | | FY 2023-24 | 8.64 | 0.0002% | −37.03% | 1.20% | 29.42 | 0.0005% | +48.44% | 1.47% | −20.78 | #5907 | | FY 2024-25 | 17.10 | 0.0005% | +97.92% | 2.06% | 28.96 | 0.0005% | −1.56% | 1.26% | −11.86 | #5089 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 17.14%/yr, imports 4.84%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 13019016 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 17.14% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 13019016 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.14% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17.10 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 13019016 ranked #5089 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 13019016 ranks #5089 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1301, it ranks #5 of 35. By trade surplus, it ranks #9185 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 13019016 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 13019016 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 108.01% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹11.86 Crore in HSN Code 13019016 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹28.96 Cr exceeded exports of ₹17.10 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹11.86 Crore — ranking #9185 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 4.84% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth) India's imports under HSN Code 13019016 have grown at 4.84% CAGR, reaching ₹28.96 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 13019016 contributes 2.06% of Sub-Chapter 1301 exports — ranked #5 Among the 35 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1301, HSN Code 13019016 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.26% share (rank #8). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1301 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 13019099: Other (excluding lac and shellac)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13019099/) | ₹562 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 13019013: Natural Gums \| Asafoetida](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13019013/) | ₹107 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 13012000: Gum Arabic](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13012000/) | ₹79 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 13019011: Other \| Natural Gums](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13019011/) | ₹23 Cr | | #5 | HSN Code 13019016: Natural gums: Karaya gum (Indian tragacanth) (this hsn code) | ₹17 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 13019045: Other \| Oleoresins \| Of Flowers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13019045/) | ₹16 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 13019019: Other \| Natural Gums](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13019019/) | ₹7 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 13019032: Other : Gum Resins : Oilbanum or frankincense](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13019032/) | ₹7 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 13019042: Other \| Oleoresins \| Of Fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13019042/) | ₹3 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 13019049: Other \| Oleoresins \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-13019049/) | ₹2 Cr |