--- title: "HSN Code for Vegetable Products for Human Consumption | Other | HSN 12129990 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 12129990 related to Vegetable Products for Human Consumption | Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12129990/" --- # HSN Code 12129990: Vegetable Products for Human Consumption | Other - [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 : Other : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 12129990 ? It includes Vegetable Products for Human Consumption | Other ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Vegetable Products for Human Consumption / Other? 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 Vegetable Products for Human Consumption / Other? 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 Vegetable Products for Human Consumption / Other? Under HSN 12129990, Vegetable Products for Human Consumption / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Vegetable Products for Human Consumption / Other is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Vegetable Products for Human Consumption / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Vegetable Products for Human Consumption / Other? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12129990 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹30 Cr (−0.03% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹20 Cr (+98.20% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹10 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3301 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 1212: 51.94% of its exports; import side 30.15% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 1212: #1 of 17 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 9.09% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4326 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +157.01% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1212: 51.94% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12129990 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 | 17.77 | 0.0008% | — | 32.92% | 10.06 | 0.0003% | — | 33.02% | +7.71 | #4254 | | FY 2019-20 | 45.67 | 0.0021% | +157.01% | 85.38% | 8.94 | 0.0003% | −11.13% | 31.80% | +36.73 | #3013 | | FY 2020-21 | 42.98 | 0.0020% | −5.89% | 82.42% | 5.89 | 0.0002% | −34.12% | 20.30% | +37.09 | #3144 | | FY 2021-22 | 55.60 | 0.0018% | +29.36% | 77.15% | 4.92 | 0.0001% | −16.47% | 14.85% | +50.68 | #3216 | | FY 2022-23 | 52.67 | 0.0015% | −5.27% | 66.39% | 11.74 | 0.0002% | +138.62% | 27.74% | +40.93 | #3411 | | FY 2023-24 | 29.96 | 0.0008% | −43.12% | 51.42% | 10.01 | 0.0002% | −14.74% | 25.87% | +19.95 | #4244 | | FY 2024-25 | 29.95 | 0.0008% | −0.03% | 51.94% | 19.84 | 0.0003% | +98.20% | 30.15% | +10.11 | #4326 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 9.09%/yr, imports 11.98%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12129990 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 9.09% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 12129990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.09% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹17.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹29.95 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12129990 ranked #4326 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12129990 ranks #4326 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1212, it ranks #1 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #3301 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12129990 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12129990 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 157.01% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹10.11 Crore in HSN Code 12129990 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹29.95 Cr exceeded imports of ₹19.84 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹10.11 Crore — ranking #3301 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 11.98% CAGR signals rising demand for Vegetable Products for Human Consumption | Other India's imports under HSN Code 12129990 have grown at 11.98% CAGR, reaching ₹19.84 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 12129990 contributes 51.94% of Sub-Chapter 1212 exports — ranked #1 Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1212, HSN Code 12129990 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 51.94% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 30.15% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |