--- title: "HSN Code for Flower seeds | HSN 12093000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12093000 related to Flower seeds with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12093000/" --- # HSN Code 12093000: Flower 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 herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12093000 ? It includes Flower seeds ### How much GST applies to Flower seeds? Under HSN 12093000, Flower seeds 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 Flower 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Flower seeds? 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 Flower 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flower 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 12093000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹37 Cr (+9.87% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹146 Cr (+11.73% YoY) — 0.0024% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹109 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10861 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1209: 2.72% of its exports; import side 9.39% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1209: #6 of 20 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 19.84% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4042 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +42.20% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1209: 2.72% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12093000 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 | 12.36 | 0.0005% | — | 1.43% | 59.84 | 0.0017% | — | 7.16% | −47.48 | #4739 | | FY 2019-20 | 12.44 | 0.0006% | +0.65% | 1.61% | 82.12 | 0.0025% | +37.23% | 9.20% | −69.68 | #4728 | | FY 2020-21 | 17.69 | 0.0008% | +42.20% | 1.90% | 88.62 | 0.0030% | +7.92% | 8.36% | −70.93 | #4356 | | FY 2021-22 | 19.60 | 0.0006% | +10.80% | 2.32% | 93.87 | 0.0021% | +5.92% | 9.00% | −74.27 | #4633 | | FY 2022-23 | 27.34 | 0.0008% | +39.49% | 2.88% | 111.01 | 0.0019% | +18.26% | 9.27% | −83.67 | #4287 | | FY 2023-24 | 33.33 | 0.0009% | +21.91% | 3.03% | 130.23 | 0.0023% | +17.31% | 9.35% | −96.90 | #4098 | | FY 2024-25 | 36.62 | 0.0010% | +9.87% | 2.72% | 145.50 | 0.0024% | +11.73% | 9.39% | −108.88 | #4042 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 19.84%/yr, imports 15.96%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12093000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 19.84% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 12093000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.84% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹12.36 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹36.62 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12093000 ranked #4042 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12093000 ranks #4042 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1209, it ranks #6 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #10861 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12093000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12093000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 42.20% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹108.88 Crore in HSN Code 12093000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹145.50 Cr exceeded exports of ₹36.62 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹108.88 Crore — ranking #10861 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 15.96% CAGR signals rising demand for Flower seeds India's imports under HSN Code 12093000 have grown at 15.96% CAGR, reaching ₹145.50 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12093000 contributes 2.72% of Sub-Chapter 1209 exports — ranked #6 Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1209, HSN Code 12093000 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.39% share (rank #3). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |