HSN CODE - 12011000 : SEED

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 12011000 are used for the SEED products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 12011000

First two digits (12) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder.

Next two digits (01) represent the heading number which is SOYA BEANS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN

Next two digits (10) represent the product code which is Soya beans, whether or not broken

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is SEED

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.