HSN Code 121221 – Fit For Human Consumption:

HSN Code

121221

Chapter

Digits

6-digit

Section

What is HSN Code 121221?

HSN code 121221 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Fit For Human Consumption: under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-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 fit for human consumption: must quote HSN 121221 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 121221

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	12	oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
Heading	1212	locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugarcane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included
Sub-heading	121221	fit for human consumption:

GST rate for HSN 121221

Goods under HSN 121221 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
12122110	seaweeds
12122190	other algae

HSN Code 121221 — FAQs

What is HSN code 121221?

HSN code 121221 classifies "Fit For Human Consumption:" 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 121221?

121221 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-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 121221?

Goods under HSN 121221 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 Fit For Human Consumption:.

Which chapter does HSN code 121221 belong to?

HSN 121221 belongs to Chapter 12 — Oil Seeds And Oleaginous Fruits, Miscellaneous Grains, Seeds And…, part of Section II: Vegetable Products.

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