--- title: "HSN Code for Seaweeds | HSN 12122910 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12122910 related to Seaweeds with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12122910/" --- # HSN Code 12122910: Seaweeds - [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 1212: Locust beans, seaweeds & other algae](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1212/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seaweeds and Other Algae : Other : Seaweeds | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12122910 ? It includes Seaweeds ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Seaweeds? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Seaweeds? 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. ### 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). ### How much GST applies to Seaweeds? Under HSN 12122910, Seaweeds 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 Seaweeds? 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 Seaweeds? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12122910 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹8 Cr (−0.64% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹8 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8895 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1212: 0.00% of its exports; import side 11.81% ### Key metrics - Peak growth year: +3,100.00% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1212: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12122910 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. 1212 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1212 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.79% | −0.24 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.33% | 0.57% | −0.16 | — | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +456.25% | 3.07% | −0.87 | #9824 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +3,100.00% | 0.89% | 1.91 | 0.0000% | +114.61% | 5.77% | −1.27 | #8394 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −34.38% | 0.53% | 6.35 | 0.0001% | +232.46% | 15.00% | −5.93 | #8817 | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 7.82 | 0.0001% | +23.15% | 20.21% | −7.82 | — | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 7.77 | 0.0001% | −0.64% | 11.81% | −7.77 | — | - CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 78.53%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12122910 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 12122910 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Seaweeds in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12122910 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12122910 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 3,100.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹7.77 Crore in HSN Code 12122910 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7.77 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹7.77 Crore — ranking #8895 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 78.53% CAGR signals rising demand for Seaweeds India's imports under HSN Code 12122910 have grown at 78.53% CAGR, reaching ₹7.77 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1212 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 12129990: Vegetable Products for Human Consumption \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12129990/) | ₹30 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 12129400: Other \| Chicory Roots](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12129400/) | ₹18 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 12122190: Other algae fit for human consumption](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12122190/) | ₹6 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 12129300: Other \| Sugar Cane](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12129300/) | ₹4 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 12122990: Seaweeds and other algae](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12122990/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Code 12129910: Other \| Other \| Kokam (Cocum) Flowers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12129910/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #7 | [HSN Code 12122110: Seaweeds fit for human consumption](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12122110/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #8 | [HSN Code 12129100: Fresh or chilled sugar beet and sugarcane](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12129100/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #9 | [HSN Code 12129920: Other \| Other \| Mohua Flowers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12129920/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | HSN Code 12122910: Seaweeds (this hsn code) | Nil |