Q3HSN Code 1212
Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet
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
GST rate
| Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, 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 | 5% |
| Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh or chilled | Nil |
Codes under 1212
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1212 10 10 | 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 ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included locust beans, including locust bean seeds: of seed quality | Varies |
| 1212 10 90 | 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 ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included locust beans, including locust bean seeds: other | Varies |
| 1212 20 | Seaweeds and other algae | Varies |
| 1212 20 10 | 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 ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included seaweeds and other algae: seaweeds | Varies |
| 1212 20 90 | 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 ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included seaweeds and other algae: other algae | Varies |
| 1212 21 | Fit for human consumption: | Varies |
| 1212 21 10 | Seaweeds | Varies |
| 1212 21 90 | Other algae — fit for human consumption | Varies |
| 1212 29 | 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 › Other | Varies |
| 1212 29 10 | Seaweeds | Varies |
| 1212 29 90 | Other algae — 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 | Varies |
| 1212 30 10 | 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 ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included apricot, peach (including nectarine) or plum stones and kernels: apricot kernels | Varies |
| 1212 30 90 | 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 ci-chorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included apricot, peach (including nectarine) or plum stones and kernels: other | Varies |
| 1212 91 | Sugar beet | Varies |
| 1212 92 | Locust beans (carob) | Varies |
| 1212 93 | Sugar cane | Varies |
| 1212 94 | Chicory roots | Varies |
| 1212 99 | 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 › Other | Varies |
| 1212 99 10 | Kokam (cocum) flowers | Varies |
| 1212 99 20 | Mohua flowers | Varies |
← Chapter 12: Oilseeds and medicinal or industrial plants
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet?
The HSN code for locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet is 1212, under Chapter 12 (Oilseeds and medicinal or industrial plants).
What is the GST rate on locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet?
It depends on the specific item: locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, 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 is 5%; locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh or chilled 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.