HSN Code 12099160: Other | Vegetable Seeds

HSN Code 12099160 represents Other | Vegetable Seeds under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other | Vegetable Seeds correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 12099160, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other | Vegetable Seeds.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 12099160

HSN Code 12099160 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Vegetable seeds : Of tomato

Chapter

12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder

Sub Chapter

1209 - Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 12099160 not include?

Other | Vegetable Seeds does not include products with the following descriptions.

Seeds of forage plants : Rye grass ( Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L .) seeds

seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing seeds of forage plants : timothy grass seed

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 12099160 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹275 Cr

+27.47% vs FY 2023-24

0.0075% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹21 Cr

+190.92% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹254 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1006 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1209

FY 2024-25

20.41%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1209’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.34% of Sub-Chapter 1209’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1209

FY 2024-25

#2 of 20

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1209

Import-side rank: #9 of 20

At a glance

8.01%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1527

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+27.47%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

20.41%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1209

Share of Sub-Chapter 1209 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 12099160

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1456

Balance

+153.33

Exports

173.19 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

YoY

19.99% of Sub-Ch. 1209

Imports

19.86 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

YoY

2.38% of Sub-Ch. 1209

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1516

Balance

+145.42

Exports

160.04 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

−7.59% YoY

20.74% of Sub-Ch. 1209

Imports

14.62 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−26.38% YoY

1.64% of Sub-Ch. 1209

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1502

Balance

+161.60

Exports

174.08 ₹ Cr

0.0081% share

+8.77% YoY

18.73% of Sub-Ch. 1209

Imports

12.48 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−14.64% YoY

1.18% of Sub-Ch. 1209

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1574

Balance

+204.96

Exports

217.36 ₹ Cr

0.0069% share

+24.86% YoY

25.76% of Sub-Ch. 1209

Imports

12.40 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−0.64% YoY

1.19% of Sub-Ch. 1209

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1532

Balance

+232.79

Exports

243.49 ₹ Cr

0.0067% share

+12.02% YoY

25.69% of Sub-Ch. 1209

Imports

10.70 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−13.71% YoY

0.89% of Sub-Ch. 1209

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1700

Balance

+208.52

Exports

215.68 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

−11.42% YoY

19.62% of Sub-Ch. 1209

Imports

7.16 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−33.08% YoY

0.51% of Sub-Ch. 1209

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1527

Balance

+254.09

Exports

274.92 ₹ Cr

0.0075% share

+27.47% YoY

20.41% of Sub-Ch. 1209

Imports

20.83 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+190.92% YoY

1.34% of Sub-Ch. 1209

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

8.01% /yr

Imports

0.80% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 1209 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,346.80 Cr

Import

₹1,550.10 Cr

Trade Balance

−203.30

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 12099160 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.01% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 12099160 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.01% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹173.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹274.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 12099160 Ranked #1527 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12099160 ranks #1527 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1209, it ranks #2 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #1006 of 12657.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 12099160 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12099160 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 27.47% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹254.09 Crore in HSN Code 12099160 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹274.92 Cr exceeded imports of ₹20.83 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹254.09 Crore — ranking #1006 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 0.80% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other | Vegetable Seeds

India's imports under HSN Code 12099160 have grown at 0.80% CAGR, reaching ₹20.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 12099160 Contributes 20.41% of Sub-Chapter 1209 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1209, HSN Code 12099160 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 20.41% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.34% share (rank #9).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 12099160 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 12099160 ?

It includes Other | Vegetable Seeds

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other / Vegetable Seeds is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other / Vegetable Seeds; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other / Vegetable 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 Other / Vegetable 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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other / Vegetable 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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other / Vegetable 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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.