--- title: "HSN Code for Sunflower seeds, seed quality | HSN 12060010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12060010 related to Sunflower seeds, seed quality with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12060010/" --- # HSN Code 12060010: Sunflower seeds, seed quality - [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 1206: Sunflower seeds, broken or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1206/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken: Of seed quality | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12060010 ? It includes Sunflower seeds, seed quality ### How much GST applies to Sunflower seeds, seed quality? Under HSN 12060010, Sunflower seeds, seed quality attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Sunflower seeds, seed quality? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Sunflower seeds, seed quality is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sunflower seeds, seed quality; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sunflower seeds, seed quality? If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sunflower seeds, seed quality? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Sunflower seeds, seed quality? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12060010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹10 Cr (−69.39% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹6 Cr (+113.56% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹4 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3823 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1206: 51.60% of its exports; import side 18.34% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1206: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 3.03% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5732 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +1,364.53% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1206: 51.60% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12060010 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. 1206 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1206 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 8.77 | 0.0004% | — | 75.34% | 5.99 | 0.0002% | — | 63.39% | +2.78 | #5149 | | FY 2019-20 | 5.26 | 0.0002% | −40.02% | 85.53% | 5.74 | 0.0002% | −4.17% | 49.36% | −0.48 | #5793 | | FY 2020-21 | 7.02 | 0.0003% | +33.46% | 80.78% | 6.97 | 0.0002% | +21.43% | 50.91% | +0.05 | #5509 | | FY 2021-22 | 9.11 | 0.0003% | +29.77% | 72.42% | 5.87 | 0.0001% | −15.78% | 31.59% | +3.24 | #5608 | | FY 2022-23 | 2.34 | 0.0001% | −74.31% | 19.47% | 3.53 | 0.0001% | −39.86% | 15.91% | −1.19 | #7265 | | FY 2023-24 | 34.27 | 0.0009% | +1,364.53% | 74.61% | 2.95 | 0.0001% | −16.43% | 13.87% | +31.32 | #4070 | | FY 2024-25 | 10.49 | 0.0003% | −69.39% | 51.60% | 6.30 | 0.0001% | +113.56% | 18.34% | +4.19 | #5732 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 3.03%/yr, imports 0.84%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12060010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 3.03% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 12060010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.03% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹8.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10.49 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12060010 ranked #5732 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12060010 ranks #5732 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1206, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #3823 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12060010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12060010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 1,364.53% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹4.19 Crore in HSN Code 12060010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹10.49 Cr exceeded imports of ₹6.30 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4.19 Crore — ranking #3823 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 0.84% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sunflower seeds, seed quality India's imports under HSN Code 12060010 have grown at 0.84% CAGR, reaching ₹6.30 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12060010 contributes 51.60% of Sub-Chapter 1206 exports — ranked #1 Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1206, HSN Code 12060010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 51.60% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 18.34% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1206 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 12060010: Sunflower seeds, seed quality (this hsn code) | ₹10 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 12060090: Other sunflower seeds, whether or not broken](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12060090/) | ₹10 Cr |