HSN Code 12072900: Other Cotton Seeds

HSN Code 12072900 represents Other Cotton Seeds under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Cotton Seeds correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 12072900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Cotton Seeds.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 12072900

HSN Code 12072900 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Cotton seeds : Other

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

1207 - Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits whether or not broken

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 12072900 not include?

Other Cotton Seeds does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 12072010

other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken cotton seeds : of seed quality

HSN Code 12072090

other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken cotton seeds : other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 12072900 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

₹5 Cr

−1.52% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+58.33% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹4 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3813 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1207

FY 2024-25

0.11%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1207’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 1207’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1207

FY 2024-25

#12 of 22

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1207

Import-side rank: #10 of 22

At a glance

18.58%

Export CAGR

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

#6565

National Export Rank

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

+499.47%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

0.11%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1207

Share of Sub-Chapter 1207 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 12072900

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 #7028

Balance

−13.25

Exports

1.87 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 1207

Imports

15.12 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

0.81% of Sub-Ch. 1207

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4859

Balance

−4.31

Exports

11.21 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+499.47% YoY

0.27% of Sub-Ch. 1207

Imports

15.52 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+2.65% YoY

0.64% of Sub-Ch. 1207

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4591

Balance

+14.26

Exports

14.80 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+32.03% YoY

0.39% of Sub-Ch. 1207

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−96.52% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 1207

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6097

Balance

+6.15

Exports

6.15 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−58.45% YoY

0.17% of Sub-Ch. 1207

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1207

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5696

Balance

+9.47

Exports

9.49 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+54.31% YoY

0.23% of Sub-Ch. 1207

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 1207

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6516

Balance

+4.68

Exports

5.28 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−44.36% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 1207

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+2,900.00% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 1207

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6565

Balance

+4.25

Exports

5.20 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−1.52% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 1207

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+58.33% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 1207

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

18.58% /yr

Imports

−36.95% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 1207 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹4,745.99 Cr

Import

₹3,901.82 Cr

Trade Balance

+844.17

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 12072900 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 18.58% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 12072900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.58% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.87 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 12072900 Ranked #6565 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12072900 ranks #6565 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1207, it ranks #12 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #3813 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 12072900 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12072900 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 499.47% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹4.25 Crore in HSN Code 12072900 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹5.20 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.95 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4.25 Crore — ranking #3813 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −36.95% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Cotton Seeds

India's imports under HSN Code 12072900 have grown at −36.95% CAGR, reaching ₹0.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 12072900 Contributes 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 1207 Exports — Ranked #12

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1207, HSN Code 12072900 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #10).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 12072900 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 12072900 ?

It includes Other Cotton Seeds

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Cotton Seeds is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Cotton Seeds?

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 Other Cotton Seeds?

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 much GST applies to Other Cotton Seeds?

Under HSN 12072900, Other Cotton Seeds attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Cotton Seeds?

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.

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.