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HSN Code 14049050: Indian Katha
HSN Code 14049050 represents Indian Katha under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Indian Katha correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 14049050, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Indian Katha.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 14049050
HSN Code 14049050 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 14049050 not include?
Indian Katha does not include products with the following descriptions.
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : henna : henna leaves
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : henna : henna powder
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : red sandalwood powder
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : safflower (including bastard saffron)
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : dyeing substances, excluding turmeric
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : gallnuts
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : myrobalans : amla (embelica linn)
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : myrobalans : other
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : wattle bark (mimosa bark)
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : other tanning substances
Cotton linters
Other : Bidi wrapper leaves (tendu)
Other : Soap:nuts : Powder
Other : Soap:nuts : Other
Other : Hard seeds, pips, hulls and nuts, of a kind used primarily for carving
Other : Betel leaves
Other : Coconut shell, unworked
Other : Rudraksha seeds
Other : Other
Other : Other [other than bidi wrapper leaves (tendu), betel leaves, Indian katha, coconut shell, unworked]
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : henna : henna leaves
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : henna : henna powder
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : red sandalwood powder
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : safflower (including bastard saffron)
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : dyeing substances, excluding turmeric
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : gallnuts
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : myrobalans : amla (embelica linn)
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : myrobalans : other
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : wattle bark (mimosa bark)
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning : other tanning substances
Cotton linters
Other : Bidi wrapper leaves (tendu)
Other : Soap:nuts : Powder
Other : Soap:nuts : Other
Other : Hard seeds, pips, hulls and nuts, of a kind used primarily for carving
Other : Betel leaves
Other : Coconut shell, unworked
Other : Rudraksha seeds
Other : Other
Other : Other [other than bidi wrapper leaves (tendu), betel leaves, Indian katha, coconut shell, unworked]
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 14049050 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹7 Cr
0.0002% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹152 Cr
0.0022% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹145 Cr
Surplus rank #11147 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 1404
FY 2025-261.72%
Share of Sub-Chapter 1404’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 33.28% of Sub-Chapter 1404’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1404
FY 2025-26#6 of 20
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1404
Import-side rank: #2 of 20
At a glance
−1.80%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#6450
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+53.24%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move
1.72%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1404
Share of Sub-Chapter 1404 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 14049050
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−30.21
Exports
7.52 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
— YoY
2.02% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Imports
37.73 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
— YoY
29.21% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Balance
−11.61
Exports
10.32 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
+37.23% YoY
3.12% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Imports
21.93 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
−41.88% YoY
19.76% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Balance
−57.78
Exports
5.44 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
−47.29% YoY
1.69% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Imports
63.22 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
+188.28% YoY
33.39% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Balance
−71.21
Exports
6.91 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+27.02% YoY
1.77% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Imports
78.12 ₹ Cr
0.0017% share
+23.57% YoY
25.87% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Balance
−62.48
Exports
4.73 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−31.55% YoY
1.44% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Imports
67.21 ₹ Cr
0.0012% share
−13.97% YoY
25.91% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Balance
−70.59
Exports
5.10 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+7.82% YoY
1.43% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Imports
75.69 ₹ Cr
0.0013% share
+12.62% YoY
19.71% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Balance
−32.86
Exports
4.32 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−15.29% YoY
1.11% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Imports
37.18 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
−50.88% YoY
8.99% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Balance
−145.40
Exports
6.62 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+53.24% YoY
1.72% of Sub-Ch. 1404
Imports
152.02 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
+308.88% YoY
33.28% of Sub-Ch. 1404
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
−1.80% /yr
Imports
22.03% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹384.11 Cr
Import
₹456.83 Cr
Trade Balance
−72.72
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 14049050 Export-Import Analysis
Export Decline: −1.80% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 14049050 have declined at a compound annual rate of −1.80% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹7.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.62 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 14049050 Ranked #6450 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 14049050 ranks #6450 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1404, it ranks #6 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #11147 of 12872.
FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 14049050 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 14049050 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 53.24% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹145.40 Crore in HSN Code 14049050 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹152.02 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.62 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹145.40 Crore — ranking #11147 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 22.03% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Indian Katha
India's imports under HSN Code 14049050 have grown at 22.03% CAGR, reaching ₹152.02 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 14049050 Contributes 1.72% of Sub-Chapter 1404 Exports — Ranked #6
Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1404, HSN Code 14049050 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 33.28% share (rank #2).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 14049050 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 14049050 ?
It includes Indian Katha
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other / Indian Katha?
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.
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other / Indian Katha?
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 Other / Indian Katha is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other / Indian Katha; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
How much GST applies to Other / Indian Katha?
Under HSN 14049050, Other / Indian Katha attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other / Indian Katha?
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.