HSN 06011000
Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant
8-digit tariff item under 0601 · Chapter 6 (Live trees and other plants ; bulbs, roots and the like ; cut flowers and ornamental foliage) · Section II
GST on HSN 06011000
| Rate | Description |
|---|---|
| Exempted | Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliageNotification No. 10/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 17-09-2025 · effective 22 Sep 2025 |
Rate inherited from heading 06.
Importing Products under HSN 06011000
| Basic Customs Duty | 10% |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| Preferential rate | - |
| ITC-HS import policy | Free - Import permitted in accordance with import permit granted under Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Imports into India) Order, 2003. |
| Unit of quantity | kg |
Exporting Products under HSN 06011000
| ITC-HS export policy | Free |
| Condition | Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter |
| Duty drawback (AIR 2023) | 0.15%, matched at 0601 |
| Export duty (Second Schedule) | None |
HSN 06011000 Classification
| Section II | Vegetable Products |
| Chapter 06 | Live trees and other plants ; bulbs, roots and the like ; cut flowers and ornamental foliage |
| 0601 | BULBS, TUBERS , TUBEROUS ROOTS, CORMS, CROWNS AND RHIZOMES, DORMANT, IN GROWTH OR IN FLOWER ; CHICORY PLANTS AND ROOTS OTHER THAN ROOTS OF HEADING 1212 |
| 06011000 | Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant |
Similar HSN Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 060120 | Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots : |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant?
The 8-digit HSN code is 06011000 - Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, under heading 0601 of Chapter 6 (Live trees and other plants ; bulbs, roots and the like ; cut flowers and ornamental foliage).
What is the GST rate on HSN 06011000?
GST Exempt (Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage) - per Notification No. 10/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 17-09-2025.
What is the customs duty on HSN 06011000?
Basic Customs Duty is 10% plus 10% Social Welfare Surcharge.
Is import under HSN 06011000 allowed?
The ITC-HS import policy for this code is Free - Import permitted in accordance with import permit granted under Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Imports into India) Order, 2003.
What is the total import cost for HSN 06011000?
On an assessable (CIF) value of ₹100,000, the indicative duties are: Basic Customs Duty 10% = ₹10,000; Social Welfare Surcharge 10% of BCD = ₹1,000; IGST 0% on ₹111,000. Total duty payable is about ₹11,000, landing the consignment at ₹111,000. This is indicative only - it excludes anti-dumping, safeguard and cess levies, and any exemption notification you are eligible for.
Can Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant be exported from India?
The ITC-HS export policy for HSN 06011000 is Free under Schedule 2 of the ITC-HS. Condition: Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter.
Is duty drawback available on Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant?
Yes - the All Industry Rate schedule (2023) notifies a rate of 0.15%, matched at 0601. No cap is notified. Drawback is claimed on export against the shipping bill.
Free - Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant
Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter
CHAPTER 6
LIVE TREES AND OTHER PLANTS; BULBS, ROOTS AND THE LIKE; CUT FLOWERS AND ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE
NOTES:
1. Subject to the second part of heading 0601, this Chapter covers only live trees and goods (including seedling vegetables) of a kind commonly supplied by nursery gardeners or florists for planting or for ornamental use; nevertheless it does not include potatoes, onions, shallots, garlic or other products of Chapter 7.
2. Any reference in heading 0603 or 0604 to goods of any kind shall be construed as including a reference to bouquets, floral baskets, wreaths and similar articles made wholly or partly of goods of that kind, account not being taken of accessories of other materials. However, these headings do not include collages or similar decorative plaques of heading 9701.
POLICY CONDITIONS:
(1) Import of seeds of vegetables, flowers, fruits and plants, tubers and bulbs of flowers, cutting, sapling, budwood etc., of flowers and fruits for sowing or planting is permitted without a licence in accordance with a permit for import granted under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Imports into India) Order, 2003. However, import of Poppy seeds if permitted for import under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 for sowing or planting shall be subject to the condition that importer shall produce a certificate from the competent authority of the country of origin that opium poppy has been grown licitly/legally in that country as per requirements of the International Narcotics Control Bureau.
(2) Import of living plants, seeds for sowing or plant material shall be made by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Agricultural Universities, Botanical and Horticulture Departments of other Universities and State Governments, without a licence. Such import shall be subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, from time to time.
Sources
- Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 17-09-2025 verify PDF
- Notification No. 10/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) (goods exemption) dated 17-09-2025
- ITC(HS) Schedule 1 - General Notes to Import Policy (DGFT) verify PDF
- Foreign Trade Policy 2023, Chapter 2 (Para 2.01: imports/exports free unless regulated) dated 01-04-2023 verify PDF
- ITC(HS) Schedule 2 - Export Policy (DGFT)
- Customs Tariff Act, 1975 - First Schedule (import tariff)
- Notification No. 77/2023-Customs (N.T.) - All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback dated 20-10-2023 verify