What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 12019000?

HSN code 12019000 (Soyabean) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 12019000?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 12019000 is 45%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 12019000 cover?

HSN code 12019000 covers Soyabean. It sits under Chapter 12 – Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder, in Section II – VEGETABLE PRODUCTS.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 12019000?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 12019000 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Soyabean HSN Code 1201

Q: What is the HSN code for Soyabean?

The HSN code for Soyabean is 12019000, classified under Chapter 12 – Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for soyabean?

Soya beans are classified under 12019000 (other) and 12011000 (seed), within heading 1201.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Soya beans (whether or not broken) are classified under HSN heading 1201, split into seed and other.

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Heading

1201

Primary code

12019000

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

45%

Soyabean HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 1201 (soya beans, whether or not broken). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
12011000	Seed	5%	45%
12019000	Other	5%	45%

FTA preferential rates: 7 partner agreement(s) listed for 12019000; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 5 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for soyabean?

The HSN code for soyabean is 1201 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for soyabean the most common is 12019000, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How soyabean is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for soyabean narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 122-digitOil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
12014-digit headingSOYA BEANS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
1201906-digit subheadingSOYA BEANS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
120190008-digit tariff itemOther

Section II — VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

GST on soyabean

Soyabean (HSN 1201) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 12019000 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported soyabean

When soyabean (HSN 12019000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 45%, AIDC 45%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 5% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹80.3638. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 12019000 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for soyabean is 1201 at the heading level, with 12019000 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.