HSN Code 1209 – Seeds, Fruit And Spores, Of A Kind Used For Sowing

HSN Code

1209

Chapter

Digits

4-digit

Section

What is HSN Code 1209?

HSN code 1209 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Seeds, Fruit And Spores, Of A Kind Used For Sowing 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 seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing must quote HSN 1209 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 1209

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	12	oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
Heading	1209	seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing

GST rate for HSN 1209

Goods under HSN 1209 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.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

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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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN Code	Description
120910	sugar beet seeds
120921	lucerne (alfalfa) seeds
120922	clover (trifolium spp.) seeds
120923	fescue seeds
120924	kentucky blue grass (poa pratensis l.) seeds
120925	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
120929	other :
120930	seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers
120991	vegetable seeds :
120999	other :

HSN Code 1209 — FAQs

What is HSN code 1209?

HSN code 1209 classifies "Seeds, Fruit And Spores, Of A Kind Used For Sowing" 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 1209?

1209 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 1209?

Goods under HSN 1209 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 Seeds, Fruit And Spores, Of A Kind Used For Sowing.

Which chapter does HSN code 1209 belong to?

HSN 1209 belongs to Chapter 12 — Oil Seeds And Oleaginous Fruits, Miscellaneous Grains, Seeds And…, part of Section II: Vegetable Products.

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