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HS 1211.20 Subheading · Vegetable Products

Ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered

HS subheading 1211.20 identifies Ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered — a six-digit classification under Chapter 12 used to set duty and paperwork.

India exports 2024
$88K
Rank in its heading
#3 of 5

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 1211.20 covers Ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India is a major supplier of guar gum seed, sesame, groundnut and a broad range of medicinal and aromatic plants. India exported $88K under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #3 of 5 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

1211.20 is the six-digit HS subheading for ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfume. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many vegetable products lines — check our import guides for your market.

Top destinations for Chapter 12 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 Indonesia $321.7M
#2 USA $261.8M
#3 Viet Nam $165.5M
#4 United Arab Emirates $101.7M
#5 Germany $96M

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

More codes in Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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