--- title: "HSN Code for Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob) | HSN 12129200 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12129200 related to Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12129200/" --- # HSN Code 12129200: Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob) - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Locust beans (carob) (fresh or chilled ) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | | Other : Locust beans (carob) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12129200 ? It includes Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob) ### How much GST applies to Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob)? Under HSN 12129200, Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob) 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 Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob)? 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 Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob)? 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 Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob)? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12129200 (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: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7852 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1212: 0.00% of its exports; import side 1.29% ### Key metrics - Peak growth year: −40.00% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1212: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12129200 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.05 | #9496 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.00% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9613 | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | −0.01 | — | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.29% | −0.85 | — | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12129200 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 12129200 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12129200 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12129200 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports declined by 40.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.85 Crore in HSN Code 12129200 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.85 Crore — ranking #7852 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12122910/) | Nil | | — | HSN Code 12129200: Fresh or chilled locust beans (carob) (this hsn code) | Nil |