--- title: "HSN Code for Castor seeds (Seed quality) | HSN 12073010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12073010 related to Castor seeds (Seed quality) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12073010/" --- # HSN Code 12073010: Castor 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 1207: Oil seeds and fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1207/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Castor oil seeds: Of seed quality | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12073010 ? It includes Castor seeds (Seed quality) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Castor 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Castor 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 Castor seeds (Seed quality); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Castor 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Castor 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Castor 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 Castor seeds (Seed quality)? Under HSN 12073010, Castor seeds (Seed quality) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12073010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹20 Cr (+1,754.21% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹20 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2816 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1207: 0.42% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1207: #8 of 22 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 254.48% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4888 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +7,100.00% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1207: 0.42% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12073010 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. 1207 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1207 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #9921 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +7,100.00% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.72 | #7915 | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.30 | #8939 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −23.33% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.23 | #9197 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.07 | 0.0000% | +365.22% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.07 | #8187 | | FY 2024-25 | 19.84 | 0.0005% | +1,754.21% | 0.42% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +19.84 | #4888 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 254.48%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12073010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 254.48% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 12073010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 254.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19.84 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12073010 ranked #4888 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12073010 ranks #4888 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1207, it ranks #8 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #2816 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12073010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12073010 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 7,100.00% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹19.84 Crore in HSN Code 12073010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹19.84 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹19.84 Crore — ranking #2816 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 12073010 contributes 0.42% of Sub-Chapter 1207 exports — ranked #8 Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1207, HSN Code 12073010 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.42% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share. ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1207 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 12074090: Sesamum Seeds\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12074090/) | ₹4,023 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 12079990: Other (non-seed)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12079990/) | ₹178 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 12075090: Other Mustard Seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12075090/) | ₹166 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 12074010: Sesamum Seeds\| Of Seed Quality](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12074010/) | ₹131 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 12077010: Melon Seeds \| Of Seed Quality](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12077010/) | ₹70 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 12079930: Niger seed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12079930/) | ₹61 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 12077090: Melon Seeds \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12077090/) | ₹34 Cr | | #8 | HSN Code 12073010: Castor seeds (Seed quality) (this hsn code) | ₹20 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 12073090: Castor seeds (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12073090/) | ₹20 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 12076090: Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12076090/) | ₹12 Cr |