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HSN 1212: Locust beans
HSN code 1212 covers: Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c..
It is taxed at 5% GST (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025) — put 1212 in the HSN/SAC column and 5 in the GST % column when you bill it.
Rates reflect the 22 Sep 2025 GST 2.0 reform (mainly 5% and 18%, with 3% for precious metals and 28%/40% for select sin and luxury goods). This is a reference drawn from the CBIC rate schedule, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.
What's inside 1212
This heading has 7 subheadings, including: Seaweeds and other algae; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, Seaweeds and other algae; not fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, Sugar beet; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, Locust beans (carob); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, Sugar cane; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, Chicory roots (Chicorium intybus sativum); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, Vegetable products; fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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