HSN Code 12072100: Cotton Seeds (Seed Quality)
HSN Code 12072100 represents Cotton Seeds (Seed Quality) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cotton Seeds (Seed Quality) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 12072100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cotton Seeds (Seed Quality).
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 12072100
HSN Code 12072100 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 12072100 not include?
Cotton Seeds (Seed Quality) does not include products with the following descriptions.
Palm nuts and kernels: Palm nuts (other than of seed quality)
Palm nuts and kernels: Palm kernels (other than of seed quality)
other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken cotton seeds : of seed quality
other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken cotton seeds : other
Cotton seeds : Other
Castor oil seeds: Of seed quality
Castor oil seeds: Other
Sesamum seeds: Of seed quality
Sesamum seeds: Other
Mustard seeds: Of seed quality
Mustard seeds: Other
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds : Of seed quality
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds : Other
Melon seeds : Of seed quality
Melon seeds : Other
Other : Poppy seeds (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Ajams (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Mango kernel (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Niger seed (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Kokam (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Other (other than of seed quality)
Palm nuts and kernels: Palm nuts (other than of seed quality)
Palm nuts and kernels: Palm kernels (other than of seed quality)
other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken cotton seeds : of seed quality
other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken cotton seeds : other
Cotton seeds : Other
Castor oil seeds: Of seed quality
Castor oil seeds: Other
Sesamum seeds: Of seed quality
Sesamum seeds: Other
Mustard seeds: Of seed quality
Mustard seeds: Other
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds : Of seed quality
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds : Other
Melon seeds : Of seed quality
Melon seeds : Other
Other : Poppy seeds (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Ajams (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Mango kernel (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Niger seed (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Kokam (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Other (other than of seed quality)
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 12072100 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹3 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25Nil
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹3 Cr
Surplus rank #4042 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 1207
FY 2024-250.06%
Share of Sub-Chapter 1207’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 1207’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1207
FY 2024-25#15 of 22
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1207
At a glance
−15.72%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#7214
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+65.01%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move
0.06%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1207
Share of Sub-Chapter 1207 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 12072100
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+8.23
Exports
8.23 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
— YoY
0.20% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+13.58
Exports
13.58 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+65.01% YoY
0.33% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+8.47
Exports
8.47 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
−37.63% YoY
0.23% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+8.95
Exports
8.95 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+5.67% YoY
0.25% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+6.14
Exports
6.14 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−31.40% YoY
0.15% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+5.57
Exports
5.57 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−9.28% YoY
0.11% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+2.95
Exports
2.95 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−47.04% YoY
0.06% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1207
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
−15.72% /yr
Imports
—
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹4,745.99 Cr
Import
₹3,901.82 Cr
Trade Balance
+844.17
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 12072100 Export-Import Analysis
Export Decline: −15.72% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 12072100 have declined at a compound annual rate of −15.72% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹8.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 12072100 Ranked #7214 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12072100 ranks #7214 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1207, it ranks #15 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #4042 of 12657.
FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 12072100 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12072100 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 65.01% over the prior year.
India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹2.95 Crore in HSN Code 12072100 Goods
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.95 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.95 Crore — ranking #4042 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
HSN Code 12072100 Contributes 0.06% of Sub-Chapter 1207 Exports — Ranked #15
Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1207, HSN Code 12072100 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 0.06% 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 12072100 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 12072100 ?
It includes Cotton Seeds (Seed Quality)
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cotton 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.
Any common misclassification issue with Cotton 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 much GST applies to Cotton Seeds (Seed Quality)?
Under HSN 12072100, Cotton Seeds (Seed Quality) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cotton 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.
How should mixed supplies be billed when Cotton 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 Cotton Seeds (Seed Quality); Nil for exempt items if applicable).