All 8-Digit Codes Under HSN 1211
Classify the goods at eight digits before you quote a rate: the duty, the export policy and the RoDTEP rate are fixed line by line. Heading text: 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.
| Tariff item | Description | Basic customs duty | Export policy | RoDTEP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1211 20 00 | Ginseng roots | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 30 00 | Coca leaf | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 40 00 | Poppy straw | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 50 00 | Ephedra | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 60 00 | Bark of African cherry (Prunus africana) | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 11 | Ambrette seedsSeeds, Kernel, Aril, Fruit, Pericarp, Fruit rind, Endosperm, Mesocarp, Endocarp | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 12 | Nuxvomica, Dried ripe seeds #w.e.f. 1.5.2023Seeds, Kernel, Aril, Fruit, Pericarp, Fruit rind, Endosperm, Mesocarp, Endocarp | 30% | Restricted | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 13 | Psyllium seeds (isobgul)Seeds, Kernel, Aril, Fruit, Pericarp, Fruit rind, Endosperm, Mesocarp, Endocarp | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 14 | Neem seedsSeeds, Kernel, Aril, Fruit, Pericarp, Fruit rind, Endosperm, Mesocarp, Endocarp | 30% | Restricted | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 15 | Jojoba seedsSeeds, Kernel, Aril, Fruit, Pericarp, Fruit rind, Endosperm, Mesocarp, Endocarp | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 16 | GarciniaSeeds, Kernel, Aril, Fruit, Pericarp, Fruit rind, Endosperm, Mesocarp, Endocarp | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 19 | OtherSeeds, Kernel, Aril, Fruit, Pericarp, Fruit rind, Endosperm, Mesocarp, Endocarp | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 21 | Belladona leavesLeaves, Leaf bud, Galls, flowers, Inflorescence, Spadix, Flower bud, Style and Stigma, Stamen and pods | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 22 | Senna leaves and podsLeaves, Leaf bud, Galls, flowers, Inflorescence, Spadix, Flower bud, Style and Stigma, Stamen and pods | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 23 | Neem leavesLeaves, Leaf bud, Galls, flowers, Inflorescence, Spadix, Flower bud, Style and Stigma, Stamen and pods | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 24 | GymnemaLeaves, Leaf bud, Galls, flowers, Inflorescence, Spadix, Flower bud, Style and Stigma, Stamen and pods | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 25 | CubebLeaves, Leaf bud, Galls, flowers, Inflorescence, Spadix, Flower bud, Style and Stigma, Stamen and pods | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 26 | PyrethrumLeaves, Leaf bud, Galls, flowers, Inflorescence, Spadix, Flower bud, Style and Stigma, Stamen and pods | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 29 | OtherLeaves, Leaf bud, Galls, flowers, Inflorescence, Spadix, Flower bud, Style and Stigma, Stamen and pods | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 31 | Cascara sagrada barkBark, Husk and Rind | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 32 | Psyllium husk (isobgol husk)Bark, Husk and Rind | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 33 | Gamboge fruit rindBark, Husk and Rind | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 34 | Ashoka (Saraca asoca.)Bark, Husk and Rind | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 35 | Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)Bark, Husk and Rind | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 39 | OtherBark, Husk and Rind | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 41 | Belladona rootsRoots, Root stalk, Bulb, Corn, Tuber, Stolon and rhizome | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 42 | Galangal rhizomes and rootsRoots, Root stalk, Bulb, Corn, Tuber, Stolon and rhizome | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 43 | Ipecac dried rhizome and rootsRoots, Root stalk, Bulb, Corn, Tuber, Stolon and rhizome | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 44 | Serpentina roots (rowwalfia serpentina and other species of rowwalfias)Roots, Root stalk, Bulb, Corn, Tuber, Stolon and rhizome | See tariff | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 45 | Zedovary rootsRoots, Root stalk, Bulb, Corn, Tuber, Stolon and rhizome | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 46 | Kuth rootRoots, Root stalk, Bulb, Corn, Tuber, Stolon and rhizome | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 47 | Sarasaparilla rootsRoots, Root stalk, Bulb, Corn, Tuber, Stolon and rhizome | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 48 | Sweet flag rhizomesRoots, Root stalk, Bulb, Corn, Tuber, Stolon and rhizome | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 49 | OtherRoots, Root stalk, Bulb, Corn, Tuber, Stolon and rhizome | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 51 | Sandalwood chips and dustWhole Plant, Aerial Part, Stem, Shoot and Wood | 30% | Prohibited | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 52 | Vinca rosea herbsWhole Plant, Aerial Part, Stem, Shoot and Wood | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 53 | MintWhole Plant, Aerial Part, Stem, Shoot and Wood | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 54 | AgarwoodWhole Plant, Aerial Part, Stem, Shoot and Wood | 30% | Restricted | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 55 | ChirataWhole Plant, Aerial Part, Stem, Shoot and Wood | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 56 | Basil, hyssop, rosemary, sage and savory w.e.f. 1.5.2023Whole Plant, Aerial Part, Stem, Shoot and Wood | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 57 | Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)Whole Plant, Aerial Part, Stem, Shoot and Wood | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 58 | Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)Whole Plant, Aerial Part, Stem, Shoot and Wood | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 59 | OtherWhole Plant, Aerial Part, Stem, Shoot and Wood | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
| 1211 90 90 | OtherWhole Plant, Aerial Part, Stem, Shoot and Wood | 30% | Free | 0.9% |
Basic customs duty is the standard rate in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act. An exemption notification or a trade agreement can lower the duty actually payable. RoDTEP is a percentage of FOB value for exports from the domestic tariff area.
GST Rate on HSN 1211
GST on goods is fixed by the entries of Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), in force from 22 September 2025 and amended up to 30 April 2026. The rate shown is the total: half is central tax and half is State tax on a sale within a State, and the whole is charged as IGST on an inter-State sale or an import. Read the description in the entry, not only the code: the same heading can sit in two Schedules.
| GST rate | Entry | Codes named | Goods covered by the entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | Schedule I, S. No. 71 | 1211 | 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% | Schedule I, S. No. 60 | 12 | All goods other than of seed quality (chapter-wide entry) |
| 18% | Schedule II, S. No. 639 | Any Chapter | Goods which are not specified in Schedule I, III, IV, V, VI or VII (residual entry) |
Goods of this heading that fall under no specific entry take the residual entry, unless they are exempt under the exemption notification issued with the rate notification.
Customs Duty on HSN 1211
An import pays three things: basic customs duty at the tariff rate, social welfare surcharge at 10% of that duty (unless exempted for the goods), and IGST at the GST rate on the value plus both duties. A registered importer takes credit of the IGST.
- Basic customs duty at
- Social welfare surcharge, 10% of the duty
- IGST at on value plus both
- Total duty and tax
- As a share of the value
Standard rates only: no exemption notification, anti-dumping or safeguard duty, or trade-agreement rate is applied, and the surcharge is taken at 10% although some goods are exempted from it. A registered importer takes credit of the IGST.
1 tariff item of this heading has a specific or compound duty (an amount per unit, or the higher of two) or a duty not shown here. Work those out from the quantity; the working above covers the lines charged on value alone.
Three conditions at the port for food items
FSS Act compliance before clearance
Import of edible products is allowed only if the consignment meets the quality and packaging requirements of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Customs clears it after that is ensured.
Shelf life on the day of import
The product must have at least 60% of its original shelf life left, or three months before expiry, whichever is less, worked out from the dates on the label.
Notified food entry points only
Codes of this heading are in List B of Appendix V, so the goods can enter only through the ports, airports, land stations and ICDs in List A.
Export Policy and RoDTEP for HSN 1211
Under Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) 2022 the 44 tariff items are marked: 40 Free, 3 Restricted, 1 Prohibited. “Free” means no export authorisation is needed; a Restricted item needs one from DGFT, and an STE item moves only through the named State trading enterprise.
| Tariff item | Description | Export policy | Policy condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1211 90 12 | Nuxvomica, Dried ripe seeds #w.e.f. 1.5.2023 | Restricted | — |
| 1211 90 14 | Neem seeds | Restricted | — |
| 1211 90 51 | Sandalwood chips and dust | Prohibited | consultation with MOEF&CC. |
| 1211 90 54 | Agarwood | Restricted | — |
Policy conditions are numbered in the chapter notes of Schedule 2; read the condition in the Schedule before shipping.
RoDTEP is notified for 44 of the 44 tariff items, at 0.9% of FOB value (Appendix 4R, for exports from the domestic tariff area). The scheme continues up to 31 December 2026 at the rates in force on 30 September 2026.
The rate was cut by half for one month in 2026 and then restored. A shipping bill dated from 23 February to 22 March 2026 carries the reduced rate.
- Current RoDTEP schedule takes effectAppendix 4R and 4RE notified by Notification 32/2024-25.
- All rates and caps limited to 50%Notification 60/2025-26, with immediate effect.
- Full rates restoredNotification 66/2025-26 and its corrigendum: the rates of 22 February 2026 apply again from 23 March.
- Scheme continued to 30 September 2026Notification 74/2025-26, rates unchanged.
- Scheme continued to 31 December 2026Notification 41/2026-27: rates and caps as on 30 September 2026 continue.
- The item-wise import policy (Free, Restricted or Prohibited) of ITC(HS) Schedule 1. The food-import conditions above come from its General Notes.
- Exemption notifications, anti-dumping and safeguard duties, and preferential rates under trade agreements. The duty shown is the tariff rate.
- The GST exemption notification. Goods exempt under it pay no GST even if the heading is named in a rate entry.
- 1 tariff item shows “See tariff” because the duty cell of the Customs Tariff could not be read cleanly.
Official documents behind this page
- Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), 17 September 2025GST rate Schedules I to VI, in force from 22 September 2025, as amended by Notification No. 19/2025-Central Tax (Rate) of 31 December 2025 (Schedule VII omitted from 1 February 2026) and No. 01/2026 of 30 April 2026.
- Customs Tariff, First ScheduleCBIC Customs Tariff as on 30 June 2024, with the First Schedule amendments of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024, the Finance Act, 2025 and the Finance Act, 2026 applied.
- ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2, Export PolicyDGFT: the export policy and policy condition of each tariff item.
- Appendix 4R and Appendix 4RE, RoDTEP ScheduleDGFT, with effect from 10 October 2024 (Notification No. 32/2024-25); the 2026 changes are in Notifications 60, 66 and 74 of 2025-26 and 41 of 2026-27.
- ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1, General Notes regarding Import PolicyDGFT, as on 11 August 2025: General Note 4 and Appendix V (food import entry points).
Disclaimer: This guide is general information based on the law and notifications in force when it was last updated. It is not professional advice for your case — rates, thresholds and due dates change, so check the current position or speak to our CA team before you act on it.