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# HSN Code 14049040: Other | Betel Leaves

- [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/)
- [Chapter 14: Vegetable Plaiting Materials and Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-14/)
- [Sub-chapter 1404: Unspecified vegetable products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1404/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Betel leaves | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 14049040 ?

It includes Other | Betel Leaves

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other / Betel Leaves?

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 much GST applies to Other / Betel Leaves?

Under HSN 14049040, Other / Betel Leaves attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other / Betel Leaves is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other / Betel Leaves?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other / Betel Leaves?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other / Betel Leaves?

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 14049040 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹49 Cr (+14.01% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹49 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2181 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1404: 12.57% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1404: #3 of 20 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 0.76% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3658 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +75.53% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1404: 12.57% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 14049040

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. 1404 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1404 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 46.76 | 0.0020% | — | 12.57% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +46.76 | #2948 |
| FY 2019-20 | 37.65 | 0.0017% | −19.48% | 11.38% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +37.65 | #3293 |
| FY 2020-21 | 26.19 | 0.0012% | −30.44% | 8.15% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +26.19 | #3840 |
| FY 2021-22 | 45.97 | 0.0015% | +75.53% | 11.78% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +45.97 | #3482 |
| FY 2022-23 | 49.68 | 0.0014% | +8.07% | 15.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +49.68 | #3480 |
| FY 2023-24 | 42.91 | 0.0012% | −13.63% | 12.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +42.91 | #3743 |
| FY 2024-25 | 48.92 | 0.0013% | +14.01% | 12.57% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +48.92 | #3658 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 0.76%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 14049040 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 0.76% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 14049040 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.76% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹46.76 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹48.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 14049040 ranked #3658 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 14049040 ranks #3658 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1404, it ranks #3 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #2181 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 14049040 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 14049040 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 75.53% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹48.92 Crore in HSN Code 14049040 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹48.92 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹48.92 Crore — ranking #2181 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 14049040 contributes 12.57% of Sub-Chapter 1404 exports — ranked #3

Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1404, HSN Code 14049040 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 12.57% 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 1404

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 14049090: Miscellaneous Vegetable Products \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14049090/) | ₹183 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 14042000: Cotton Linters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14042000/) | ₹121 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 14049040: Other \| Betel Leaves (this hsn code) | ₹49 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 14049010: Other \| Bidi Wrapper Leaves (Tendu)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14049010/) | ₹18 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 14049029: Other \| Soap:Nuts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14049029/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 14049050: Other \| Indian Katha](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14049050/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 14049021: Other \| Soap:Nuts \| Powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14049021/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 14049070: Rudraksha Seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14049070/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 14049060: Other \| Coconut Shell, Unworked](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14049060/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 14049030: Hard Seeds, Pips, Hulls & Nuts Used Primarily for Carving](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14049030/) | < ₹1 Crore |