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HSN Code 12122010: Seaweeds

HSN Code 12122010 represents Seaweeds under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Seaweeds correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 12122010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Seaweeds.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 12122010

HSN Code 12122010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugarcane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included seaweeds and other algae : seaweeds

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

1212 - Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugarcane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included

CGST

0% or 2.5%

SGST

0% or 2.5%

IGST

0% or 5%

CESS

0%

Exempt when fresh or chilled; 5% when frozen or dried.

What does HSN Code 12122010 not include?

Seaweeds does not include products with the following descriptions.

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugarcane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included locust beans, including locust bean seeds : of seed quality

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugarcane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included locust beans, including locust bean seeds : other

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugarcane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included seaweeds and other algae : other algae

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugarcane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included apricot, peach (including nectarine) or plum stones and kernels : apricot kernels

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugarcane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included apricot, peach (including nectarine) or plum stones and kernels : other

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 12122010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 12122010 ?

It includes Locust Beans, Including Locust Bean Seeds: Seed Quality

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Seaweeds?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

How much GST applies to Seaweeds?

Under HSN 12122010, Seaweeds attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Seaweeds is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Seaweeds?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Any common misclassification issue with Seaweeds?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

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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.