--- title: "HSN Code for Safflower seeds, seed quality | HSN 12076010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12076010 related to Safflower seeds, seed quality with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12076010/" --- # HSN Code 12076010: Safflower 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds : Of seed quality | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12076010 ? It includes Safflower seeds, seed quality ### How much GST applies to Safflower seeds, seed quality? Under HSN 12076010, Safflower seeds, seed quality attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Safflower 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 Safflower 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Safflower 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 Safflower 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 Safflower seeds, seed quality; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12076010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹2 Cr (+0.60% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4305 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1207: 0.04% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1207: #17 of 22 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 38.17% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #7756 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +1,283.33% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1207: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12076010 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% | — | 0.01% | 4.15 | 0.0001% | — | 0.22% | −3.91 | #8692 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +70.83% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.41 | #8353 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +80.49% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.67 | #7910 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.54% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.44 | #8658 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.73% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.12 | #9559 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.66 | 0.0000% | +1,283.33% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.66 | #7761 | | FY 2024-25 | 1.67 | 0.0000% | +0.60% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.67 | #7756 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 38.17%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12076010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 38.17% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 12076010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 38.17% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.67 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12076010 ranked #7756 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12076010 ranks #7756 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1207, it ranks #17 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #4305 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12076010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12076010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 1,283.33% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.67 Crore in HSN Code 12076010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.67 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.67 Crore — ranking #4305 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 12076010 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 1207 exports — ranked #17 Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1207, HSN Code 12076010 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.04% 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12073010/) | ₹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 | | #17 | HSN Code 12076010: Safflower seeds, seed quality (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |