--- title: "1401 HSN Code | HSN Code for Vegetable materials for plaiting in India" description: "Know more about 1401 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 1401 covering Vegetable materials for plaiting." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1401/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 1401: Vegetable materials for plaiting Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting (for example, bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw, and lime bark) Part of [Chapter 14: Vegetable Plaiting Materials and Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-14/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 5% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 14011000 | [Bamboos](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14011000/) | | 14012000 | [Rattans](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14012000/) | | 14019010 | [Other \| Canes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14019010/) | | 14019090 | [Sal, siali, sisal leaves, sabai grass](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-14019090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 1401 It includes Vegetable materials for plaiting ### Do spares or accessories of Vegetable materials for plaiting follow the same HSN? 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. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Vegetable materials for plaiting? Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Vegetable materials for plaiting? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Vegetable materials for plaiting is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ### If I repair and return Vegetable materials for plaiting, how should I charge GST? Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values. ### What should my invoice and records include for Vegetable materials for plaiting? Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹8 Cr (−64.88% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹664 Cr (+27.36% YoY) — 0.0109% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹656 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #904 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 14: 2.03% of its exports; import side 61.61% - Rank within Chapter 14: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 2.60% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1061 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +70.14% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Ch. 14: 2.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 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 Ch. 14 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 14 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 6.92 | 0.0003% | — | 1.83% | 222.76 | 0.0062% | — | 63.29% | −215.84 | #1033 | | FY 2019-20 | 4.96 | 0.0002% | −28.32% | 1.48% | 461.10 | 0.0137% | +106.99% | 80.60% | −456.14 | #1040 | | FY 2020-21 | 5.44 | 0.0003% | +9.68% | 1.67% | 606.29 | 0.0208% | +31.49% | 76.20% | −600.85 | #1040 | | FY 2021-22 | 8.74 | 0.0003% | +60.66% | 2.19% | 484.22 | 0.0106% | −20.13% | 61.59% | −475.48 | #1029 | | FY 2022-23 | 14.87 | 0.0004% | +70.14% | 4.32% | 557.43 | 0.0097% | +15.12% | 68.24% | −542.56 | #1008 | | FY 2023-24 | 22.98 | 0.0006% | +54.54% | 6.07% | 521.18 | 0.0093% | −6.50% | 57.58% | −498.20 | #985 | | FY 2024-25 | 8.07 | 0.0002% | −64.88% | 2.03% | 663.77 | 0.0109% | +27.36% | 61.61% | −655.70 | #1061 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 2.60%/yr, imports 19.96%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 2.60% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.60% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.92 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.07 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 ranked #1061 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 ranks #1061 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 14, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #904 of 1233. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 70.14% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹655.70 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹663.77 Cr exceeded exports of ₹8.07 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹655.70 Crore — ranking #904 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 19.96% CAGR signals rising demand for Vegetable materials for plaiting India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 have grown at 19.96% CAGR, reaching ₹663.77 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 contributes 2.03% of Chapter 14 exports — ranked #2 Among the 2 sub-chapters under Chapter 14, HSN Sub-Chapter 1401 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 2.03% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 61.61% share (rank #1). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 14 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1404: Unspecified vegetable products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1404/) | ₹389 Cr | | #2 | HSN Sub-Chapter 1401: Vegetable materials for plaiting (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹8 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 1404 | [Unspecified vegetable products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1404/) |