1208Heading (4-digit)Section II

HSN Code 1208 – Flours And Meals Of Oil Seeds Or Oleaginous Fruits, Other Than Those Of Mustard

Full GST classification for Flours And Meals Of Oil Seeds Or Oleaginous Fruits, Other Than Those Of Mustard — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

1208

Chapter

12

Digits

4-digit

Section

II

What is HSN Code 1208?

HSN code 1208 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Flours And Meals Of Oil Seeds Or Oleaginous Fruits, Other Than Those Of Mustard under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 12 — Oil Seeds And Oleaginous Fruits, Miscellaneous Grains, Seeds And…, which is part of Section II: Vegetable Products. Every GST-registered business supplying flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard must quote HSN 1208 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 1208

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter12oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
Heading1208flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard

GST rate for HSN 1208

Goods under HSN 1208 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 1208 — FAQs

What is HSN code 1208?

HSN code 1208 classifies "Flours And Meals Of Oil Seeds Or Oleaginous Fruits, Other Than Those Of Mustard" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 12 (Oil Seeds And Oleaginous Fruits, Miscellaneous Grains, Seeds And…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 1208?

1208 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 1208?

Goods under HSN 1208 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Flours And Meals Of Oil Seeds Or Oleaginous Fruits, Other Than Those Of Mustard.

Which chapter does HSN code 1208 belong to?

HSN 1208 belongs to Chapter 12 — Oil Seeds And Oleaginous Fruits, Miscellaneous Grains, Seeds And…, part of Section II: Vegetable Products.

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