Q3HSN Code 1209
Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing
GST rate
| Tamarind seeds meant for any use other than sowing | 5% |
| Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. Explanation: This entry does not cover seeds meant for any use other than sowing | Nil |
Codes under 1209
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1209 10 | Sugar beet seeds | Varies |
| 1209 21 | Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds | Varies |
| 1209 22 | Clover (trifolium spp.) seeds | Varies |
| 1209 23 | Fescue seeds | Varies |
| 1209 24 | Kentucky blue grass (poa pratensis L.) seeds | Varies |
| 1209 25 | Rye grass (lolium multiflorum lam., lolium perenne L .) seeds | Varies |
| 1209 25 00 | Rye grass (lolium multiflorum lam., lolium perenne L.) seeds | Varies |
| 1209 26 00 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing seeds of forage plants: timothy grass seed | Varies |
| 1209 29 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing › Other | Varies |
| 1209 29 10 | Australian lupin seeds | Varies |
| 1209 30 | Seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers | Varies |
| 1209 91 | Vegetable seeds: | Varies |
| 1209 91 10 | Cabbage — vegetable seeds | Varies |
| 1209 91 20 | Cauliflower — vegetable seeds | Varies |
| 1209 91 30 | Onion — vegetable seeds | Varies |
| 1209 91 40 | Pea — vegetable seeds | Varies |
| 1209 91 50 | Radish — vegetable seeds | Varies |
| 1209 91 60 | Tomato — vegetable seeds | Varies |
| 1209 91 70 | Chilly of genus capsicum — vegetable seeds | Varies |
| 1209 99 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing › Other | Varies |
| 1209 99 10 | Fruit seeds for planting or sowing | Varies |
← Chapter 12: Oilseeds and medicinal or industrial plants
Related HSN codes
1210Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered1208Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other1211Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits)1207Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits1212Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet1206Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing?
The HSN code for seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing is 1209, under Chapter 12 (Oilseeds and medicinal or industrial plants).
What is the GST rate on seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing?
It depends on the specific item: tamarind seeds meant for any use other than sowing is 5%; seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. explanation: this entry does not cover seeds meant for any use other than sowing is Nil.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.