Q3HSN Code 1211
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits)
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, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
GST rate
| 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, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered | 5% |
| 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 chilled | Nil |
Codes under 1211
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1211 10 00 | 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 | Varies |
| 1211 20 | Ginseng roots | Varies |
| 1211 30 | Coca leaf | Varies |
| 1211 40 | Poppy straw | Varies |
| 1211 50 | Ephedra | Varies |
| 1211 60 | Bark of african cherry (prunus africana) | Varies |
| 1211 90 | 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, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered › Other | Varies |
| 1211 90 11 | Ambrette seeds | Varies |
| 1211 90 12 | Nuxvomica, dried ripe seeds | Varies |
| 1211 90 13 | Psyllium seeds (isobgul) | Varies |
| 1211 90 14 | Neem seeds | Varies |
| 1211 90 15 | Jojoba seeds | Varies |
| 1211 90 16 | Garcinia | Varies |
| 1211 90 21 | Belladona leaves | Varies |
| 1211 90 22 | Senna leaves and pods | Varies |
| 1211 90 23 | Neem leaves | Varies |
| 1211 90 24 | Gymnema | Varies |
| 1211 90 25 | Cubeb | Varies |
| 1211 90 26 | Pyrethrum | Varies |
| 1211 90 31 | Cascara sagrada bark | Varies |
| 1211 90 32 | Psyllium husk (isobgul husk) | Varies |
| 1211 90 33 | Gamboge fruit rind | Varies |
| 1211 90 34 | Ashoka (saraca asoca.) | Varies |
| 1211 90 35 | Arjuna (terminalia arjuna) | Varies |
| 1211 90 41 | Belladona roots | Varies |
| 1211 90 42 | Galangal rhizomes and roots | Varies |
| 1211 90 43 | Ipecac dried rhizome and roots | Varies |
| 1211 90 44 | Serpentina roots (rowwalfia serpentina and other species of rowwalfias) | Varies |
| 1211 90 45 | Zedovary roots | Varies |
| 1211 90 46 | Kuth root | Varies |
| 1211 90 47 | Sarasaparilla roots | Varies |
| 1211 90 48 | Sweet flag rhizomes | Varies |
| 1211 90 50 | 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 other: sandalwood chips and dust | Varies |
| 1211 90 51 | Sandalwood chips and dust | Varies |
| 1211 90 52 | Vinca rosea herbs | Varies |
| 1211 90 53 | Mint | Varies |
| 1211 90 54 | Agarwood | Varies |
| 1211 90 55 | Chirata | Varies |
| 1211 90 56 | Basil, hyssop, rosemary, sage and savory | Varies |
| 1211 90 57 | Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) | Varies |
| 1211 90 58 | Giloy (tinospora cordifolia) | Varies |
| 1211 90 60 | 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 other: vinca rosea herbs | Varies |
| 1211 90 70 | 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 other: mint including leaves (all species) | Varies |
| 1211 90 80 | 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 other: agarwood | Varies |
| 1211 90 91 | 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 other: other: chirata | Varies |
| 1211 90 92 | 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 other: other: tukmaria | Varies |
| 1211 90 93 | 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 other: other: unab (indian jujuba or chinese dates) | Varies |
| 1211 90 94 | 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 other: other: basil, hyssop, rosemary, sage and savory | Varies |
| 1211 90 95 | 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 other: other: lovage | Varies |
| 1211 90 96 | 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 other: other: garcenia | Varies |
| 1211 90 99 | 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 other: other: other | Varies |
← Chapter 12: Oilseeds and medicinal or industrial plants
Related HSN codes
1212Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet1210Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered1213Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped1209Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing1214Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa)1208Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits)?
The HSN code for plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits) is 1211, under Chapter 12 (Oilseeds and medicinal or industrial plants).
What is the GST rate on plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits)?
It depends on the specific item: 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, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered is 5%; 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 chilled is Nil.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.