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# HSN Code 12141000: Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal and Pellets: Cut, Crushed or Powdered

- [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 1214: Forage products and hay](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1214/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets whether or not cut, crushed or powdered | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 12141000 ?

It includes Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal and Pellets: Cut, Crushed or Powdered

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal and Pellets: Cut, Crushed or Powdered is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal and Pellets: Cut, Crushed or Powdered; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal and Pellets: Cut, Crushed or Powdered?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal and Pellets: Cut, Crushed or Powdered?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal and Pellets: Cut, Crushed or Powdered?

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 Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal and Pellets: Cut, Crushed or Powdered?

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 12141000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+75.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−60.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4785 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1214: 95.45% of its exports; import side 0.91%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1214: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 99.48% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8641 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +13,900.00% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1214: 95.45% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 12141000

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. 1214 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1214 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.86% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 53.85% | −0.13 | #9921 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.40 | 0.0001% | +13,900.00% | 63.93% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.14% | 17.14% | +1.34 | #7284 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.29% | 19.51% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.08 | #9338 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −37.50% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 3.17% | −0.14 | #9808 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,260.00% | 95.77% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −31.58% | 0.96% | +0.55 | #8426 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −47.06% | 39.56% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +92.31% | 4.21% | +0.11 | #9058 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +75.00% | 95.45% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.00% | 0.91% | +0.53 | #8641 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 99.48%/yr, imports -5.45%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 12141000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 99.48% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 12141000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 99.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 12141000 ranked #8641 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 12141000 ranks #8641 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1214, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #4785 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 12141000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 12141000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 13,900.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.53 Crore in HSN Code 12141000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.63 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.10 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.53 Crore — ranking #4785 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -5.45% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal and Pellets: Cut, Crushed or Powdered

India's imports under HSN Code 12141000 have grown at -5.45% CAGR, reaching ₹0.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 12141000 contributes 95.45% of Sub-Chapter 1214 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1214, HSN Code 12141000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 95.45% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.91% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1214

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 12141000: Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal and Pellets: Cut, Crushed or Powdered (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #2 | [HSN Code 12149000: Other, whether or not cut, crushed, or powdered](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12149000/) | < ₹1 Crore |