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HSN Code 12: GST Rate & Description

Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
HSN Chapter 12 — Oil Seeds 2-digit code 5% GST
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
2.5%
SGST / UTGST
2.5%
IGST
5%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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14 Sub-codes under 12
1201 Soya beans, whether or not broken 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whet… 1203 Copra 1204 Linseed, whether or not broken 1205 Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken 1206 Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken 1207 Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or… 1208 Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits… 1209 Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing 1210 Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground,… 1211 Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fr… 1212 Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet… 1213 Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not… 1214 Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfa…
All HSN codes in Chapter 12 — Oil Seeds (14 codes)
1201 Soya beans, whether or not broken 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, wh… 1203 Copra 1204 Linseed, whether or not broken 1205 Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken 1206 Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken 1207 Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether o… 1208 Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous frui… 1209 Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowi… 1210 Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground… 1211 Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and… 1212 Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar be… 1213 Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or n… 1214 Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (al…

About HSN Code 12

HSN code 12 is a 2-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder.

This code falls under Chapter 12 (Oil Seeds) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 5% (CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state, or IGST 5% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 12?
HSN 12 refers to: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder. It belongs to Chapter 12 (Oil Seeds) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 12?
The GST rate for HSN code 12 is 5% — CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% for intra-state, or IGST 5% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 12 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 12 belong to?
HSN code 12 belongs to Chapter 12 of the GST tariff, which covers Oil Seeds.