About HSN Code 1212

HSN Code 1212 covers 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 and attracts a GST rate of 5%. For intra-state supplies, this is split as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST. For inter-state supplies, 5% IGST is charged.

How to Use HSN Code 1212 on GST Invoices

• Include the HSN code 1212 on every GST invoice for 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
• Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must use 6-digit HSN codes
• Turnover between ₹1.5–5 crore: 4-digit codes are sufficient
• The HSN code must match the product/service description on your invoice
• Incorrect HSN codes can lead to GST notices and ITC mismatches

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