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# HSN Code 12130000: Cereal straw & husks

- [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 1213: Unprepared cereal straw & husks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1213/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cereal straw and husks, unprepared whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 12130000 ?

It includes Cereal straw & husks

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cereal straw & husks is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cereal straw & husks?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cereal straw & husks?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cereal straw & husks?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cereal straw & husks?

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 much GST applies to Cereal straw & husks?

Under HSN 12130000, Cereal straw & husks attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 12130000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (+272.40% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−81.62% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹6 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3593 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1213: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1213: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -1.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6200 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +272.40% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1213: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12130000

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. 1213 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1213 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 7.64 | 0.0003% | — | 100.00% | 3.74 | 0.0001% | — | 100.00% | +3.90 | #5339 |
| FY 2019-20 | 12.32 | 0.0006% | +61.26% | 100.00% | 4.45 | 0.0001% | +18.98% | 100.00% | +7.87 | #4738 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.64 | 0.0004% | −21.75% | 100.00% | 2.40 | 0.0001% | −46.07% | 100.00% | +7.24 | #5133 |
| FY 2021-22 | 25.90 | 0.0008% | +168.67% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −96.67% | 100.00% | +25.82 | #4243 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.91 | 0.0001% | −92.63% | 100.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | — | +1.91 | #7488 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.92 | 0.0001% | +0.52% | 100.00% | 4.08 | 0.0001% | — | 100.00% | −2.16 | #7622 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7.15 | 0.0002% | +272.40% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −81.62% | 100.00% | +6.40 | #6200 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -1.10%/yr, imports -23.49%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12130000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -1.10% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 12130000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.10% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 12130000 ranked #6200 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12130000 ranks #6200 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1213, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #3593 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12130000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12130000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 272.40% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹6.40 Crore in HSN Code 12130000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7.15 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.75 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6.40 Crore — ranking #3593 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -23.49% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cereal straw & husks

India's imports under HSN Code 12130000 have grown at -23.49% CAGR, reaching ₹0.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 12130000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 1213 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1213, HSN Code 12130000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1213

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 12130000: Cereal straw & husks (this hsn code) | ₹7 Cr |