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# HSN Code 12011000: Seed

- [Section 02: Guide to HSN Section 02](https://busy.in/hsn/section-02/)
- [Chapter 12: Oil Seeds, Grains, Medicinal Plants and Straw](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-12/)
- [Sub-chapter 1201: Soya beans, broken or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1201/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 12011000 ?

It includes Seed

### Any common misclassification issue with Seed?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Seed?

Under HSN 12011000, Seed attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Seed?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Seed?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Seed is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Seed; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12011000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+11.37% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4061 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1201: 6.08% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1201: #2 of 4 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -38.88% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7257 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +11.37% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1201: 6.08% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12011000

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 Sub-Ch. 1201 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1201 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 54.49 | 0.0024% | — | 6.72% | 1.37 | 0.0000% | — | 0.26% | +53.12 | #2734 |
| FY 2019-20 | 41.76 | 0.0019% | −23.36% | 13.36% | 41.40 | 0.0012% | +2,921.90% | 3.08% | +0.36 | #3147 |
| FY 2020-21 | 34.51 | 0.0016% | −17.36% | 10.99% | 48.18 | 0.0017% | +16.38% | 2.42% | −13.67 | #3457 |
| FY 2021-22 | 35.76 | 0.0011% | +3.62% | 11.48% | 1.74 | 0.0000% | −96.39% | 0.04% | +34.02 | #3826 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.29 | 0.0001% | −90.80% | 1.14% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +3.29 | #6902 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.55 | 0.0001% | −22.49% | 6.18% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.55 | #7310 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.84 | 0.0001% | +11.37% | 6.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.84 | #7257 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -38.88%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12011000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -38.88% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 12011000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -38.88% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹54.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 12011000 ranked #7257 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12011000 ranks #7257 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1201, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #4061 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12011000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12011000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 11.37% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.84 Crore in HSN Code 12011000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.84 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.84 Crore — ranking #4061 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 12011000 contributes 6.08% of Sub-Chapter 1201 exports — ranked #2

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1201, HSN Code 12011000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 6.08% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1201

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 12019000: Soya Beans, Whether or Not Broken](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12019000/) | ₹44 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 12011000: Seed (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 12010010: Soya Beans, Whether Or Not Broken: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12010010/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 12010090: Groundnuts H.P.S.: Of Seed Quality](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12010090/) | — |