1209 HSN Code: Seeds & fruit for sowing

HSN Sub Chapter 1209 represents Seeds & fruit for sowing under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Seeds & fruit for sowing correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 1209, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Seeds & fruit for sowing.

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Chapter No	HSN Code	HSN Description	New GST Rate	Old GST Rate
12	1209	Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing	5%	5%

HSN Code 1209

Chapter: 12

Description: Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing

New GST Rate: 5% Old GST Rate: 5%

Tariff HSN	Description
12091000	Sugar beet seeds
12092100	Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds
12092200	Seeds of forage plants : Clover ( Trifolium spp. ) seeds
12092300	Seeds of forage plants : Fescue seeds
12092400	Seeds of forage plants : Kentucky blue grass ( Poa pratensis L. ) seeds
12092500	Seeds of forage plants : Rye grass ( Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L .) seeds
12092600	seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing seeds of forage plants : timothy grass seed
12092910	Seeds of forage plants : Other : Australian lupin seeds
12092990	Seeds of forage plants : Other : Other
12093000	Seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers
12099110	Other : Vegetable seeds : Of cabbage
12099120	Other : Vegetable seeds : Of cauliflower
12099130	Other : Vegetable seeds : Of onion
12099140	Other : Vegetable seeds : Of pea
12099150	Other : Vegetable seeds : Of raddish
12099160	Other : Vegetable seeds : Of tomato
12099170	Other : Vegetable seeds : Of chilly of genus Capsicum
12099190	Other : Vegetable seeds : Of other
12099910	Other : Other : Fruit seeds for planting or sowing
12099990	Other : Other : Other

HSN Code 12091000

Sugar beet seeds

HSN Code 12092100

Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds

HSN Code 12092200

Seeds of forage plants : Clover ( Trifolium spp. ) seeds

HSN Code 12092300

Seeds of forage plants : Fescue seeds

HSN Code 12092400

Seeds of forage plants : Kentucky blue grass ( Poa pratensis L. ) seeds

HSN Code 12092500

Seeds of forage plants : Rye grass ( Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L .) seeds

HSN Code 12092600

seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing seeds of forage plants : timothy grass seed

HSN Code 12092910

Seeds of forage plants : Other : Australian lupin seeds

HSN Code 12092990

Seeds of forage plants : Other : Other

HSN Code 12093000

Seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers

HSN Code 12099110

Other : Vegetable seeds : Of cabbage

HSN Code 12099120

Other : Vegetable seeds : Of cauliflower

HSN Code 12099130

Other : Vegetable seeds : Of onion

HSN Code 12099140

Other : Vegetable seeds : Of pea

HSN Code 12099150

Other : Vegetable seeds : Of raddish

HSN Code 12099160

Other : Vegetable seeds : Of tomato

HSN Code 12099170

Other : Vegetable seeds : Of chilly of genus Capsicum

HSN Code 12099190

Other : Vegetable seeds : Of other

HSN Code 12099910

Other : Other : Fruit seeds for planting or sowing

HSN Code 12099990

Other : Other : Other

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Order Number	Description
AAR No.30/AP/GST/2019	Kalagarla Suryanarayana Son (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Andhra Pradesh)
AAR No.31/AP/GST/2019	M/S. Sri Venkata Vijaya Durga Traders (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Andhra Pradesh)
STC/AAR/04/2018	G.N. Chemicals (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Chhattisgarh)

Order No. AAR No.30/AP/GST/2019

Kalagarla Suryanarayana Son (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Andhra Pradesh)

Order No. AAR No.31/AP/GST/2019

M/S. Sri Venkata Vijaya Durga Traders (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Andhra Pradesh)

Order No. STC/AAR/04/2018

G.N. Chemicals (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Chhattisgarh)

What products are classified under HSN 1209

It includes Seeds & fruit for sowing

Any import/export nuance for Seeds & fruit for sowing?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

What misclassification mistakes happen with Seeds & fruit for sowing?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Seeds & fruit for sowing?

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.

What should my invoice and records include for Seeds & fruit for sowing?

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.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Seeds & fruit for sowing?

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.

Any special steps when selling Seeds & fruit for sowing 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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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