Consistent Export Growth: 13.50% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1211 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2,108.44 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,508.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 1211 represents Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 1211, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy.
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GST Rate for Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy under HSN Code 1211. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Chapter No
12HSN Code
HSN Description
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purpose, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
New GST Rate
Old GST Rate
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy.
Tariff HSN
Description
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purpose, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered liquorice roots
Tariff HSN
Description
Ginseng roots
Tariff HSN
Description
Coca leaf
Tariff HSN
Description
Poppy straw
Tariff HSN
Description
Ephedra
Tariff HSN
Description
Bark of African cherry (Prunus africana)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Seeds : Ambrette seeds
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Seeds : Nuxvomica, dried ripe seeds (
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Seeds : Psyllium seed (isobgul)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Seeds : Neem seed
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Seeds : Jojoba seed
Tariff HSN
Description
Garcinia
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Seeds : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Belladona leaves
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Senna leaves and pods
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Neem leaves, powder
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Gymnema powder
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Cubeb powder
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Pyrethrum
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Leaves, powder, flowers and pods : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Cascara sagrada bark
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Psyllium husk (isobgul husk)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Gamboge fruit rind
Tariff HSN
Description
Ashoka (saraca asoca.)
Tariff HSN
Description
Arjuna (terminalia arjuna)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Bark, husk and rind : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Belladona roots
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Galangal rhizomes and roots
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Ipecac dried rhizome and roots
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Serpentina roots (rowwalfia serpentina and other species of rowwalfias)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Zedovary roots
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Kuth root
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Sarasaparilla roots
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Sweet flag rhizomes
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Roots and rhizomes : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Sandalwood chips and dust
Tariff HSN
Description
Sandalwood chips and dust
Tariff HSN
Description
Vinca rosea herbs
Tariff HSN
Description
Mint
Tariff HSN
Description
Agarwood
Tariff HSN
Description
Chirata
Tariff HSN
Description
Basil, hyssop, rosemary, sage and savory
Tariff HSN
Description
Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)
Tariff HSN
Description
Giloy (tinospora cordifolia)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Vinca rosea herbs
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Mint including leaves (all species)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Agarwood
Tariff HSN
Description
Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other : Chirata
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other : Tukmaria
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other : Unab (Indian Jujuba or Chinese dates)
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other : Basil, hyssop, rosemary, sage and savory
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other : Lovage
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other : Garcinia
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : fresh or chilled
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other : Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹4,509 Cr
0.1217% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹1,274 Cr
0.0209% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹3,235 Cr
Surplus rank #95 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 12
FY 2024-2525.05%
Share of Chapter 12’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 16.54% of Chapter 12’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 12
FY 2024-25#3 of 14
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 12
Import-side rank: #3 of 14
At a glance
13.50%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#144
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+39.21%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move
25.05%
Contribution to Ch. 12
Share of Chapter 12 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+1,547.95
Exports
2,108.44 ₹ Cr
0.0919% share
— YoY
18.41% of Ch. 12
Imports
560.49 ₹ Cr
0.0156% share
— YoY
14.06% of Ch. 12
Balance
+1,400.99
Exports
2,008.94 ₹ Cr
0.0910% share
−4.72% YoY
15.96% of Ch. 12
Imports
607.95 ₹ Cr
0.0181% share
+8.47% YoY
11.13% of Ch. 12
Balance
+2,006.76
Exports
2,796.72 ₹ Cr
0.1300% share
+39.21% YoY
20.73% of Ch. 12
Imports
789.96 ₹ Cr
0.0271% share
+29.94% YoY
14.16% of Ch. 12
Balance
+2,348.49
Exports
3,155.28 ₹ Cr
0.1005% share
+12.82% YoY
24.22% of Ch. 12
Imports
806.79 ₹ Cr
0.0177% share
+2.13% YoY
11.94% of Ch. 12
Balance
+2,545.35
Exports
3,499.53 ₹ Cr
0.0967% share
+10.91% YoY
21.70% of Ch. 12
Imports
954.18 ₹ Cr
0.0166% share
+18.27% YoY
12.08% of Ch. 12
Balance
+3,111.72
Exports
4,030.64 ₹ Cr
0.1114% share
+15.18% YoY
22.71% of Ch. 12
Imports
918.92 ₹ Cr
0.0164% share
−3.70% YoY
8.81% of Ch. 12
Balance
+3,234.72
Exports
4,508.54 ₹ Cr
0.1217% share
+11.86% YoY
25.05% of Ch. 12
Imports
1,273.82 ₹ Cr
0.0209% share
+38.62% YoY
16.54% of Ch. 12
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
13.50% /yr
Imports
14.66% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹17,996.47 Cr
Import
₹7,700.01 Cr
Trade Balance
+10,296.46
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1211 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2,108.44 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,508.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1211 ranks #144 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 12, it ranks #3 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #95 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1211 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 39.21% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4,508.54 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,273.82 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3,234.72 Crore — ranking #95 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1211 have grown at 14.66% CAGR, reaching ₹1,273.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 14 subchapters under Chapter 12, HSN Sub-Chapter 1211 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 25.05% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.54% share (rank #3).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 1211 and GST compliance.
It includes Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy
Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.
Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.
Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.
Use a delivery challan for sending Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.
The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.
Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.