--- title: "HSN Code for Melon Seeds | Other | HSN 12077090 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12077090 related to Melon Seeds | Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12077090/" --- # HSN Code 12077090: Melon Seeds | Other - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Melon seeds : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12077090 ? It includes Melon Seeds | Other ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Melon Seeds / Other? 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 Melon Seeds / Other is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Melon Seeds / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Melon Seeds / Other? 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 Melon Seeds / Other? 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 Melon Seeds / Other? Under HSN 12077090, Melon Seeds / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12077090 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹34 Cr (−8.56% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,399 Cr (+97.59% YoY) — 0.0230% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,365 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12313 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1207: 0.72% of its exports; import side 35.85% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1207: #7 of 22 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 21.42% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4136 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +59.86% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1207: 0.72% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12077090 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 | 10.70 | 0.0005% | — | 0.26% | 438.10 | 0.0122% | — | 23.41% | −427.40 | #4915 | | FY 2019-20 | 12.60 | 0.0006% | +17.76% | 0.31% | 347.26 | 0.0104% | −20.74% | 14.27% | −334.66 | #4713 | | FY 2020-21 | 14.35 | 0.0007% | +13.89% | 0.38% | 419.27 | 0.0144% | +20.74% | 26.95% | −404.92 | #4645 | | FY 2021-22 | 22.94 | 0.0007% | +59.86% | 0.65% | 113.32 | 0.0025% | −72.97% | 19.63% | −90.38 | #4418 | | FY 2022-23 | 32.52 | 0.0009% | +41.76% | 0.79% | 464.81 | 0.0081% | +310.17% | 20.50% | −432.29 | #4052 | | FY 2023-24 | 37.49 | 0.0010% | +15.28% | 0.76% | 707.96 | 0.0126% | +52.31% | 23.26% | −670.47 | #3935 | | FY 2024-25 | 34.28 | 0.0009% | −8.56% | 0.72% | 1,398.86 | 0.0230% | +97.59% | 35.85% | −1,364.58 | #4136 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 21.42%/yr, imports 21.35%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12077090 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 21.42% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 12077090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.42% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹10.70 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹34.28 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12077090 ranked #4136 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12077090 ranks #4136 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1207, it ranks #7 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #12313 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12077090 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12077090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 59.86% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,364.58 Crore in HSN Code 12077090 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,398.86 Cr exceeded exports of ₹34.28 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,364.58 Crore — ranking #12313 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 21.35% CAGR signals rising demand for Melon Seeds | Other India's imports under HSN Code 12077090 have grown at 21.35% CAGR, reaching ₹1,398.86 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12077090 contributes 0.72% of Sub-Chapter 1207 exports — ranked #7 Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1207, HSN Code 12077090 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 35.85% share (rank #2). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |