HSN Code 12060010 represents Sunflower seeds, seed quality under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sunflower seeds, seed quality correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 12060010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Sunflower seeds, seed quality.
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HSN Code 12060010 relates to the following description.
Description of Goods
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken: Of seed quality
Chapter
12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
Sub Chapter
1206 - Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken
CGST
0%
SGST
0%
IGST
0%
CESS
0%
Sunflower seeds, seed quality does not include products with the following descriptions.
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken: Other
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken: Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹10 Cr
0.0003% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹6 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹4 Cr
Surplus rank #3823 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 1206
FY 2024-2551.60%
Share of Sub-Chapter 1206’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 18.34% of Sub-Chapter 1206’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1206
FY 2024-25#1 of 2
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1206
Import-side rank: #2 of 2
At a glance
3.03%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#5732
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+1,364.53%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move
51.60%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1206
Share of Sub-Chapter 1206 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+2.78
Exports
8.77 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
— YoY
75.34% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Imports
5.99 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
— YoY
63.39% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Balance
−0.48
Exports
5.26 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−40.02% YoY
85.53% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Imports
5.74 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−4.17% YoY
49.36% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Balance
+0.05
Exports
7.02 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+33.46% YoY
80.78% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Imports
6.97 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+21.43% YoY
50.91% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Balance
+3.24
Exports
9.11 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+29.77% YoY
72.42% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Imports
5.87 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−15.78% YoY
31.59% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Balance
−1.19
Exports
2.34 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−74.31% YoY
19.47% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Imports
3.53 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−39.86% YoY
15.91% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Balance
+31.32
Exports
34.27 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+1,364.53% YoY
74.61% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Imports
2.95 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−16.43% YoY
13.87% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Balance
+4.19
Exports
10.49 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
−69.39% YoY
51.60% of Sub-Ch. 1206
Imports
6.30 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+113.56% YoY
18.34% of Sub-Ch. 1206
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
3.03% /yr
Imports
0.84% /yr
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.
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.
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.
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.
India's imports under HSN Code 12060010 have grown at 0.84% CAGR, reaching ₹6.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.
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).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 12060010 and GST compliance.
It includes 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.