HSN code 121221
Sub-heading in chapter 12 — Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit…
Fit for human consumption
Classification
| Code type | HSN — Harmonized System of Nomenclature |
|---|---|
| Level | Sub-heading (6 digits) |
| Section | Section II — Vegetable products |
| Chapter 12 | Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder |
| Heading 1212 | 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 |
| Sub-heading 121221 | Fit for human consumption |
2 codes under HSN 121221
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
12122110 | Seaweeds |
12122190 | Fit for human consumption – other algae |
Using HSN 121221 in GST
On GST invoices, a business with annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least the first 4 digits (1212) on B2B invoices, and a business above ₹5 crore must show 6 digits (121221) on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.
The GST rate depends on the exact goods or service and any conditions in the rate notification, so it is not listed here. Check the official CBIC GST rate finder, then work out the tax with the GST calculator or make a bill with the GST invoice generator.
Frequently asked questions
What is HSN code 121221?
HSN code 121221 is the sub-heading for: Fit for human consumption.
What is the GST rate for HSN 121221?
GST rates are set by CBIC rate notifications and can depend on conditions, so check the CBIC GST rate finder for HSN 121221 before invoicing.
How many digits of HSN 121221 should I write on my invoice?
Up to ₹5 crore turnover: at least 4 digits (1212) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore: 6 digits (121221) on all invoices.