--- title: "HSN Code for Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds | HSN 12092100 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12092100 related to Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12092100/" --- # HSN Code 12092100: Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds - [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 1209: Seeds & fruit for sowing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1209/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12092100 ? It includes Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds ### How much GST applies to Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds? Under HSN 12092100, Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12092100 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹25 Cr (−24.60% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹25 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2675 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1209: 1.84% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1209: #8 of 20 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 3.95% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4580 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +173.17% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1209: 1.84% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12092100 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. 1209 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1209 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 19.66 | 0.0009% | — | 2.27% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +19.66 | #4133 | | FY 2019-20 | 6.04 | 0.0003% | −69.28% | 0.78% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +6.04 | #5625 | | FY 2020-21 | 5.93 | 0.0003% | −1.82% | 0.64% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +5.93 | #5727 | | FY 2021-22 | 7.79 | 0.0002% | +31.37% | 0.92% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +7.79 | #5800 | | FY 2022-23 | 12.04 | 0.0003% | +54.56% | 1.27% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +12.04 | #5381 | | FY 2023-24 | 32.89 | 0.0009% | +173.17% | 2.99% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +32.89 | #4116 | | FY 2024-25 | 24.80 | 0.0007% | −24.60% | 1.84% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +24.80 | #4580 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 3.95%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12092100 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 3.95% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 12092100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.95% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹19.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹24.80 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12092100 ranked #4580 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12092100 ranks #4580 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1209, it ranks #8 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #2675 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12092100 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12092100 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 173.17% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹24.80 Crore in HSN Code 12092100 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹24.80 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹24.80 Crore — ranking #2675 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 12092100 contributes 1.84% of Sub-Chapter 1209 exports — ranked #8 Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1209, HSN Code 12092100 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 1.84% 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 1209 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 12099190: Other \| Vegetable Seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12099190/) | ₹597 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 12099160: Other \| Vegetable Seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12099160/) | ₹275 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 12099990: Seeds, Fruits and Spores Used for Sowing \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12099990/) | ₹144 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 12099170: Vegetable seeds: Chilly](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12099170/) | ₹124 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 12099910: Fruit seeds for planting](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12099910/) | ₹72 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 12093000: Flower seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12093000/) | ₹37 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 12099130: Other \| Vegetable Seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12099130/) | ₹29 Cr | | #8 | HSN Code 12092100: Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds (this hsn code) | ₹25 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 12099150: Other \| Vegetable Seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12099150/) | ₹11 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 12099120: Other \| Rifampicin And Its Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12099120/) | ₹10 Cr |