HSN Code 12011000: Seed

HSN Code 12011000 represents Seed under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Seed correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 12011000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Seed.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 12011000

HSN Code 12011000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Seed

Chapter

12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder

Sub Chapter

1201 - Soya beans, whether or not broken

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 12011000 not include?

Seed does not include products with the following descriptions.

SOYA BEANS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN SOYA BEANS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN : OF SEED QUALITY

SOYA BEANS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN SOYA BEANS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN : OTHER

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 12011000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

+11.37% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4061 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1201

FY 2024-25

6.08%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1201’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 1201’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1201

FY 2024-25

#2 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1201

At a glance

−38.88%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#7257

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+11.37%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

6.08%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1201

Share of Sub-Chapter 1201 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2734

Balance

+53.12

Exports

54.49 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

YoY

6.72% of Sub-Ch. 1201

Imports

1.37 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.26% of Sub-Ch. 1201

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3147

Balance

+0.36

Exports

41.76 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−23.36% YoY

13.36% of Sub-Ch. 1201

Imports

41.40 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+2,921.90% YoY

3.08% of Sub-Ch. 1201

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3457

Balance

−13.67

Exports

34.51 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−17.36% YoY

10.99% of Sub-Ch. 1201

Imports

48.18 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+16.38% YoY

2.42% of Sub-Ch. 1201

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3826

Balance

+34.02

Exports

35.76 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+3.62% YoY

11.48% of Sub-Ch. 1201

Imports

1.74 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−96.39% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 1201

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6902

Balance

+3.29

Exports

3.29 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−90.80% YoY

1.14% of Sub-Ch. 1201

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1201

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7310

Balance

+2.55

Exports

2.55 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−22.49% YoY

6.18% of Sub-Ch. 1201

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1201

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7257

Balance

+2.84

Exports

2.84 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+11.37% YoY

6.08% of Sub-Ch. 1201

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1201

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−38.88% /yr

Imports

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 1201 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹46.71 Cr

Import

₹744.16 Cr

Trade Balance

−697.45

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 12011000 and GST compliance.

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).

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.