HSN Code 12122190: Other algae fit for human consumption

HSN Code 12122190 represents Other algae fit for human consumption under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other algae fit for human consumption correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 12122190, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other algae fit for human consumption.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 12122190

HSN Code 12122190 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Seaweeds and Other Algae : Fit for human consumption : Other algae

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

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 12122190 not include?

Other algae fit for human consumption does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 12121010

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

HSN Code 12121090

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

HSN Code 12122010

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

HSN Code 12122090

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

HSN Code 12123010

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

HSN Code 12123090

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 12122190 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

₹6 Cr

+30.26% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹19 Cr

+12.03% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹13 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9280 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1212

FY 2024-25

9.56%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1212’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 28.87% of Sub-Chapter 1212’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1212

FY 2024-25

#3 of 17

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1212

Import-side rank: #2 of 17

At a glance

−3.30%

Export CAGR

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

#6485

National Export Rank

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

+272.82%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

9.56%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1212

Share of Sub-Chapter 1212 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 12122190

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 #5480

Balance

−11.97

Exports

6.74 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

12.49% of Sub-Ch. 1212

Imports

18.71 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

61.40% of Sub-Ch. 1212

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5939

Balance

−12.31

Exports

4.68 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−30.56% YoY

8.75% of Sub-Ch. 1212

Imports

16.99 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−9.19% YoY

60.44% of Sub-Ch. 1212

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6952

Balance

−18.62

Exports

2.06 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−55.98% YoY

3.95% of Sub-Ch. 1212

Imports

20.68 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+21.72% YoY

71.26% of Sub-Ch. 1212

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5821

Balance

−18.22

Exports

7.68 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+272.82% YoY

10.66% of Sub-Ch. 1212

Imports

25.90 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+25.24% YoY

78.18% of Sub-Ch. 1212

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6280

Balance

−13.75

Exports

5.87 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−23.57% YoY

7.40% of Sub-Ch. 1212

Imports

19.62 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−24.25% YoY

46.36% of Sub-Ch. 1212

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6775

Balance

−12.73

Exports

4.23 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−27.94% YoY

7.26% of Sub-Ch. 1212

Imports

16.96 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−13.56% YoY

43.84% of Sub-Ch. 1212

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6485

Balance

−13.49

Exports

5.51 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+30.26% YoY

9.56% of Sub-Ch. 1212

Imports

19.00 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+12.03% YoY

28.87% of Sub-Ch. 1212

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−3.30% /yr

Imports

0.26% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 1212 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹57.66 Cr

Import

₹65.81 Cr

Trade Balance

−8.15

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 12122190 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −3.30% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 12122190 have declined at a compound annual rate of −3.30% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹6.74 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 12122190 Ranked #6485 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12122190 ranks #6485 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1212, it ranks #3 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #9280 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 12122190 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12122190 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 272.82% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹13.49 Crore in HSN Code 12122190 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹19.00 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.51 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹13.49 Crore — ranking #9280 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 0.26% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other algae fit for human consumption

India's imports under HSN Code 12122190 have grown at 0.26% CAGR, reaching ₹19.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 12122190 Contributes 9.56% of Sub-Chapter 1212 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1212, HSN Code 12122190 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 9.56% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 28.87% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 12122190 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 12122190 ?

It includes Other algae fit for human consumption

Any common misclassification issue with Other algae fit for human consumption?

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 Other algae fit for human consumption?

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 Other algae fit for human consumption?

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 much GST applies to Other algae fit for human consumption?

Under HSN 12122190, Other algae fit for human consumption 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 Other algae fit for human consumption?

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.

Important Disclaimer

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