HSN Code 12079930 represents Niger seed under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Niger seed correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 12079930, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Niger seed.
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HSN Code 12079930 relates to the following description.
Description of Goods
Other : Other : Niger seed (other than of seed quality)
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%
Niger seed 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 : Seed
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 : 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 : Seed
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 : Kokam (other than of seed quality)
Other : Other : Other (other than of seed quality)
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹61 Cr
0.0017% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹33 Cr
0.0005% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹28 Cr
Surplus rank #2598 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 1207
FY 2024-251.29%
Share of Sub-Chapter 1207’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 0.85% of Sub-Chapter 1207’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1207
FY 2024-25#6 of 22
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1207
Import-side rank: #5 of 22
At a glance
−7.19%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#3349
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+51.15%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move
1.29%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1207
Share of Sub-Chapter 1207 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+54.88
Exports
95.50 ₹ Cr
0.0042% share
— YoY
2.35% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
40.62 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
— YoY
2.17% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+81.58
Exports
106.01 ₹ Cr
0.0048% share
+11.01% YoY
2.60% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
24.43 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
−39.86% YoY
1.00% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+119.52
Exports
160.23 ₹ Cr
0.0074% share
+51.15% YoY
4.27% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
40.71 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
+66.64% YoY
2.62% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+21.12
Exports
61.77 ₹ Cr
0.0020% share
−61.45% YoY
1.75% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
40.65 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
−0.15% YoY
7.04% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+74.81
Exports
83.00 ₹ Cr
0.0023% share
+34.37% YoY
2.02% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
8.19 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−79.85% YoY
0.36% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+36.97
Exports
53.96 ₹ Cr
0.0015% share
−34.99% YoY
1.10% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
16.99 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+107.45% YoY
0.56% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Balance
+27.74
Exports
61.03 ₹ Cr
0.0017% share
+13.10% YoY
1.29% of Sub-Ch. 1207
Imports
33.29 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
+95.94% YoY
0.85% of Sub-Ch. 1207
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
−7.19% /yr
Imports
−3.26% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹4,745.99 Cr
Import
₹3,901.82 Cr
Trade Balance
+844.17
India's exports under HSN Code 12079930 have declined at a compound annual rate of −7.19% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹95.50 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹61.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12079930 ranks #3349 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1207, it ranks #6 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #2598 of 12657.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12079930 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 51.15% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹61.03 Cr exceeded imports of ₹33.29 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹27.74 Crore — ranking #2598 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 12079930 have grown at −3.26% CAGR, reaching ₹33.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1207, HSN Code 12079930 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.85% share (rank #5).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 12079930 and GST compliance.
It includes Niger seed
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Niger seed; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
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.
Under HSN 12079930, Niger seed attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.
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.
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.
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.