--- title: "1206 HSN Code | HSN Code for Sunflower seeds, broken or not in India" description: "Know more about 1206 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 1206 covering Sunflower seeds, broken or not." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1206/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 1206: Sunflower seeds, broken or not Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken Part of [Chapter 12: Oil Seeds, Grains, Medicinal Plants and Straw](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-12/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 5% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 12060010 | [Sunflower seeds, seed quality](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12060010/) | | 12060090 | [Other sunflower seeds, whether or not broken](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12060090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 1206 It includes Sunflower seeds, broken or not ### What should my invoice and records include for Sunflower seeds, broken or not? Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail. ### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Sunflower seeds, broken or not? Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Sunflower seeds, broken or not? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ### How should I document Sunflower seeds, broken or not sent for job work? Use a delivery challan for sending Sunflower seeds, broken or not to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN. ### How are warranty replacements of Sunflower seeds, broken or not handled? If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹20 Cr (−55.74% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹34 Cr (+61.50% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹14 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #604 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 12: 0.11% of its exports; import side 0.45% - Rank within Chapter 12: #10 of 14 by export value; import-side #8 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 9.74% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1001 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +282.11% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Ch. 12: 0.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 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 Ch. 12 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 12 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 11.64 | 0.0005% | — | 0.10% | 9.45 | 0.0003% | — | 0.24% | +2.19 | #997 | | FY 2019-20 | 6.15 | 0.0003% | −47.16% | 0.05% | 11.63 | 0.0003% | +23.07% | 0.21% | −5.48 | #1028 | | FY 2020-21 | 8.69 | 0.0004% | +41.30% | 0.06% | 13.69 | 0.0005% | +17.71% | 0.25% | −5.00 | #1001 | | FY 2021-22 | 12.58 | 0.0004% | +44.76% | 0.10% | 18.58 | 0.0004% | +35.72% | 0.28% | −6.00 | #1002 | | FY 2022-23 | 12.02 | 0.0003% | −4.45% | 0.07% | 22.19 | 0.0004% | +19.43% | 0.28% | −10.17 | #1022 | | FY 2023-24 | 45.93 | 0.0013% | +282.11% | 0.26% | 21.27 | 0.0004% | −4.15% | 0.20% | +24.66 | #914 | | FY 2024-25 | 20.33 | 0.0005% | −55.74% | 0.11% | 34.35 | 0.0006% | +61.50% | 0.45% | −14.02 | #1001 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 9.74%/yr, imports 24.00%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 9.74% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.74% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹11.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹20.33 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 ranked #1001 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 ranks #1001 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 12, it ranks #10 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #604 of 1233. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 282.11% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹14.02 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹34.35 Cr exceeded exports of ₹20.33 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹14.02 Crore — ranking #604 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 24.00% CAGR signals rising demand for Sunflower seeds, broken or not India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 have grown at 24.00% CAGR, reaching ₹34.35 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 contributes 0.11% of Chapter 12 exports — ranked #10 Among the 14 sub-chapters under Chapter 12, HSN Sub-Chapter 1206 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.45% share (rank #8). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 12 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1202: Fresh poultry products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1202/) | ₹6,728 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1207: Oil seeds and fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1207/) | ₹4,746 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1211: Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1211/) | ₹4,509 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1209: Seeds & fruit for sowing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1209/) | ₹1,347 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1203: Copra](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1203/) | ₹242 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1204: Linseed broken or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1204/) | ₹173 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1208: Vegetable fibre fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1208/) | ₹118 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1212: Locust beans, seaweeds & other algae](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1212/) | ₹58 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 1201: Soya beans, broken or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1201/) | ₹47 Cr | | #10 | HSN Sub-Chapter 1206: Sunflower seeds, broken or not (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹20 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 1201 | [Soya beans, broken or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1201/) | | 1202 | [Fresh poultry products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1202/) | | 1203 | [Copra](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1203/) | | 1204 | [Linseed broken or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1204/) | | 1205 | [Rape or colza seeds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1205/) | | 1207 | [Oil seeds and fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1207/) | | 1208 | [Vegetable fibre fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1208/) | | 1209 | [Seeds & fruit for sowing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1209/) | | 1210 | [Hop cones & lupulin](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1210/) | | 1211 | [Plants used in perfumery or pharmacy](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1211/) | | 1212 | [Locust beans, seaweeds & other algae](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1212/) | | 1213 | [Unprepared cereal straw & husks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1213/) | | 1214 | [Forage products and hay](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1214/) |