HSN Codes · Chapter 12: Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits

HSN Code 1208

Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 1208

The first two digits (12) place this code in chapter 12 — Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Soya beans, groundnuts, mustard, and other oil seeds, plus seeds for sowing and industrial or medicinal plants.

More specific codes under 1208

  • 120810 — Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard — of soya beans
  • 12081000 — Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard — of soya beans — of soya beans
  • 120890 — Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard — other
  • 12089000 — Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard — other — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 1208 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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