--- title: "HSN Code for Seeds Of Forage Plants | Other | HSN 12092990 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12092990 related to Seeds Of Forage Plants | Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12092990/" --- # HSN Code 12092990: Seeds Of Forage Plants | 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 1209: Seeds & fruit for sowing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1209/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seeds of forage plants : Other : Other | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12092990 ? It includes Seeds Of Forage Plants | Other ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Seeds Of Forage Plants / Other 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 / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Seeds Of Forage Plants / 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Seeds Of Forage Plants / 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Seeds Of Forage Plants / Other? 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 much GST applies to Seeds Of Forage Plants / Other? Under HSN 12092990, Seeds Of Forage Plants / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Seeds Of Forage Plants / 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12092990 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹4 Cr (+282.61% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹10 Cr (−8.81% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹6 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8694 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1209: 0.33% of its exports; import side 0.65% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1209: #13 of 20 by export value; import-side #12 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -31.63% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6778 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +282.61% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1209: 0.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12092990 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 | 43.08 | 0.0019% | — | 4.97% | 3.91 | 0.0001% | — | 0.47% | +39.17 | #3090 | | FY 2019-20 | 42.25 | 0.0019% | −1.93% | 5.48% | 6.45 | 0.0002% | +64.96% | 0.72% | +35.80 | #3131 | | FY 2020-21 | 46.92 | 0.0022% | +11.05% | 5.05% | 4.17 | 0.0001% | −35.35% | 0.39% | +42.75 | #3041 | | FY 2021-22 | 38.03 | 0.0012% | −18.95% | 4.51% | 14.26 | 0.0003% | +241.97% | 1.37% | +23.77 | #3744 | | FY 2022-23 | 9.93 | 0.0003% | −73.89% | 1.05% | 7.27 | 0.0001% | −49.02% | 0.61% | +2.66 | #5637 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.15 | 0.0000% | −88.42% | 0.10% | 11.12 | 0.0002% | +52.96% | 0.80% | −9.97 | #8120 | | FY 2024-25 | 4.40 | 0.0001% | +282.61% | 0.33% | 10.14 | 0.0002% | −8.81% | 0.65% | −5.74 | #6778 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -31.63%/yr, imports 17.21%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12092990 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -31.63% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 12092990 have declined at a compound annual rate of -31.63% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹43.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.40 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12092990 ranked #6778 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12092990 ranks #6778 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1209, it ranks #13 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #8694 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12092990 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12092990 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 282.61% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹5.74 Crore in HSN Code 12092990 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹10.14 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5.74 Crore — ranking #8694 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 17.21% CAGR signals rising demand for Seeds Of Forage Plants | Other India's imports under HSN Code 12092990 have grown at 17.21% CAGR, reaching ₹10.14 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12092990 contributes 0.33% of Sub-Chapter 1209 exports — ranked #13 Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1209, HSN Code 12092990 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 0.33% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.65% share (rank #12). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12092100/) | ₹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 | | #13 | HSN Code 12092990: Seeds Of Forage Plants \| Other (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |