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# HSN Sub-chapter 1208: Vegetable fibre fabrics

Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 12081000 | [Of Soya Beans](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12081000/) |
| 12089000 | [Flours & Meals of Oil Seeds (Non-Mustard)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-12089000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 1208

It includes Vegetable fibre fabrics

### If I repair and return Vegetable fibre fabrics, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

### Any special steps when selling Vegetable fibre fabrics through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Vegetable fibre fabrics?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Vegetable fibre fabrics is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

### How should I document Vegetable fibre fabrics sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Vegetable fibre fabrics 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.

### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Vegetable fibre fabrics?

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.

### How are warranty replacements of Vegetable fibre fabrics 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 1208 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹118 Cr (+33.33% YoY) — 0.0032% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+53.85% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹117 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #375 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 12: 0.65% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Chapter 12: #7 of 14 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 0.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #803 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +33.33% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Ch. 12: 0.65% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 1208

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 | 116.99 | 0.0051% | — | 1.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +116.95 | #697 |
| FY 2019-20 | 123.93 | 0.0056% | +5.93% | 0.98% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +50.00% | 0.00% | +123.87 | #690 |
| FY 2020-21 | 126.17 | 0.0059% | +1.81% | 0.94% | 1.12 | 0.0000% | +1,766.67% | 0.02% | +125.05 | #678 |
| FY 2021-22 | 124.48 | 0.0040% | −1.34% | 0.96% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −27.68% | 0.01% | +123.67 | #746 |
| FY 2022-23 | 86.15 | 0.0024% | −30.79% | 0.53% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.74% | 0.01% | +85.67 | #826 |
| FY 2023-24 | 88.19 | 0.0024% | +2.37% | 0.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −18.75% | 0.00% | +87.80 | #819 |
| FY 2024-25 | 117.58 | 0.0032% | +33.33% | 0.65% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +53.85% | 0.01% | +116.98 | #803 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 0.08%/yr, imports 57.04%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 1208 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 0.08% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1208 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.08% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹116.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹117.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 1208 ranked #803 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 1208 ranks #803 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 12, it ranks #7 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #375 of 1233.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 1208 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 1208 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 33.33% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹116.98 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 1208 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹117.58 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.60 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹116.98 Crore — ranking #375 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 57.04% CAGR signals rising demand for Vegetable fibre fabrics

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 1208 have grown at 57.04% CAGR, reaching ₹0.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 1208 contributes 0.65% of Chapter 12 exports — ranked #7

Among the 14 sub-chapters under Chapter 12, HSN Sub-Chapter 1208 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.65% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #12).

## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1206/) | ₹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/) |
| 1206 | [Sunflower seeds, broken or not](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1206/) |
| 1207 | [Oil seeds and fruits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1207/) |
| 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/) |