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# HSN Code 14049050: Other | Indian Katha

- [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 : Indian katha | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 14049050 ?

It includes Other | 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 14049050 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (−15.29% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹37 Cr (−50.88% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹33 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9922 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1404: 1.11% of its exports; import side 8.99%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1404: #6 of 20 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.82% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6799 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +37.23% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1404: 1.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 14049050

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 | 7.52 | 0.0003% | — | 2.02% | 37.73 | 0.0011% | — | 29.21% | −30.21 | #5356 |
| FY 2019-20 | 10.32 | 0.0005% | +37.23% | 3.12% | 21.93 | 0.0007% | −41.88% | 19.76% | −11.61 | #4973 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.44 | 0.0003% | −47.29% | 1.69% | 63.22 | 0.0022% | +188.28% | 33.39% | −57.78 | #5842 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.91 | 0.0002% | +27.02% | 1.77% | 78.12 | 0.0017% | +23.57% | 25.87% | −71.21 | #5949 |
| FY 2022-23 | 4.73 | 0.0001% | −31.55% | 1.44% | 67.21 | 0.0012% | −13.97% | 25.91% | −62.48 | #6516 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.10 | 0.0001% | +7.82% | 1.43% | 75.69 | 0.0013% | +12.62% | 19.71% | −70.59 | #6559 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.32 | 0.0001% | −15.29% | 1.11% | 37.18 | 0.0006% | −50.88% | 8.99% | −32.86 | #6799 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.82%/yr, imports -0.24%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 14049050 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.82% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 14049050 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.82% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 14049050 ranked #6799 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 14049050 ranks #6799 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1404, it ranks #6 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #9922 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 14049050 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 14049050 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 37.23% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹32.86 Crore in HSN Code 14049050 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹37.18 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.32 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹32.86 Crore — ranking #9922 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.24% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other | Indian Katha

India's imports under HSN Code 14049050 have grown at -0.24% CAGR, reaching ₹37.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 14049050 contributes 1.11% 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 1.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.99% share (rank #3).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14049040/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |