Understanding HSN Code 100710 for Seed - Essential Guide for Small Business GST Compliance

If you’re a small business owner in India or just starting out, knowing the tax implications and specific codes for Seed is crucial. This article will break down the HSN codes for these charges in simple terms.

What is the HSN Code 100710 for Seed?

Seed are classified under HSN code 100710. The first two digits, 10, represent the chapter for Cereals, which includes Seed. All six digits together specifically categorize this service.

What Does an HSN Code Mean?

An HSN code is a sequence of numeric or alphanumeric identifiers assigned to each product or service type. Each level of code represents a category, subcategory, and item. The longer the code, the more detailed the classification. HSN codes are structured hierarchically for clarity.

Why It’s Important to Use the Correct HSN Code on Your Invoice

Properly identifying Seed with the right HSN code is critical for multiple reasons:

GST Compliance: Accurately including the HSN code is mandatory for GST compliance in India. The code defines the GST rate applicable to each product or service. Incorrect coding may lead to errors in tax rates, potentially resulting in penalties.
Legal Requirement: Indian tax authorities require HSN codes on invoices. Failure to include them or using incorrect codes can result in legal issues and financial penalties.
Avoiding Tax Errors: Accurate HSN classification helps prevent overcharging or undercharging of taxes on goods and services. The right code ensures correct GST rate application and accurate tax calculation.
Customs Processing: When importing or exporting, Indian customs authorities rely on the HSN code to assess duties. Accurate coding helps streamline customs processes, reducing delays or disputes.
Audits and Record-Keeping: Accurate HSN code documentation is vital for audits and record-keeping, ensuring businesses can provide accurate and verifiable records of transactions when required.

How to Locate the Correct HSN Code

Finding the appropriate HSN code, such as the one for Seed, is essential for GST compliance and accurate tax calculations. Here are some methods to help you identify the right HSN code for your business:

Official GST Website: The GST portal is the most reliable source for HSN codes. From the GST homepage, go to ‘Search HSN Code’ under ‘Services > User Services’. You can either Search By HSN or Search By Description. Select the most convenient method to find the exact HSN code for your product or service.
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Find HSN/SAC Code for your goods & services

HSN Code	Description
Chapter : 10 Cereals
10	Cereals
1001	WHEAT AND MESLIN - Durum wheat :
100110	Durum wheat
10011010	WHEAT AND MESLIN DURUM WHEAT : OF SEED QUALITY
10011090	WHEAT AND MESLIN DURUM WHEAT : OTHER
100111	Durum Wheat
10011100	seed
100119	other
10011900	other
100190	Other
10019010	WHEAT AND MESLIN OTHER : WHEAT OF SEED QUALITY
10019020	WHEAT AND MESLIN OTHER : OTHER WHEAT
10019031	WHEAT AND MESLIN OTHER : MESLIN : OF SEED QUALITY
10019039	WHEAT AND MESLIN OTHER : MESLIN : OTHER
100191	other
10019100	seed
100199	other
10019910	wheat
10019920	Meslin
1002	RYE
100200	Rye
10020010	RYE RYE : OF SEED QUALITY
10020090	RYE RYE : OTHER
100210	rye seed
10021000	Seed
100290	Other
10029000	Other
1003	BARLEY
100300	Barley
10030010	BARLEY BARLEY : OF SEED QUALITY
10030090	BARLEY BARLEY : OTHER
100310	seed
10031000	Seed
100390	Other
10039000	Other
1004	OATS
100400	Oats
10040010	OATS OATS : OF SEED QUALITY
10040090	OATS OATS : OTHER
100410	Oats seed
10041000	Seed
100490	Other
10049000	Other
1005	MAIZE (CORN)
100510	CEREALS~Maize (corn)~Seed
10051000	MAIZE (CORN) SEED
100590	other
10059000	MAIZE (CORN)OTHER
10059011	Yellow
10059019	other
10059020	Flint corn (Zeamays var. Indurata)
10059030	Popcorn (Zea mays ver,everta)
10059090	Other
1006	RICE
100610	Rice in the husk (paddy or rough)
10061010	RICE RICE IN THE HUSK (PADDY OR ROUGH) : OF SEED QUALITY
10061090	RICE RICE IN THE HUSK (PADDY OR ROUGH) : OTHER
100620	CEREALS~Rice~Husked (brown) rice
10062000	RICE HUSKED (BROWN) RICE
100630	Semi-milled or wholly-milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed
10063010	RICE SEM-MILLED OR WHOLLY-MILLED RICE, WHETHER OR NOT POLISHED OR GLAZED : RICE, PARBOILED
10063020	RICE SEMI-MILLED OR WHOLLY-MILLED RICE, WHETHER OR NOT POLISHED OR GLAZED : BASMATI RICE
10063090	RICE SEMI-MILLED OR WHOLLY-MILLED RICE, WHETHER OR NOT POLISHED OR GLAZED : OTHER
100640	CEREALS~Rice~Broken rice
10064000	RICE BROKEN RICE
1007	GRAIN SORGHUM
100700	Grain sorghum
10070010	GRAIN SORGHUM GRAIN SORGHUM : OF SEED QUALITY
10070090	GRAIN SORGHUM GRAIN SORGHUM : OTHER
100710	Seed
10071000	Seed
100790	Other
10079000	Other
1008	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS
100810	Buckwheat
10081010	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS BUCKWHEAT : OF SEED QUALITY
10081090	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS BUCKWHEAT : OTHER
100820	Millet
10082011	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS MILLET : JAWAR : OF SEED QUALITY
10082019	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS MILLET : JAWAR : OTHER
10082021	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS MILLET : BAJRA : OF SEED QUALITY
10082029	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS MILLET : BAJRA : OTHER
10082031	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS MILLET : RAGI (FINGER MILLET) : OF SEED QUALITY
10082039	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS MILLET : RAGI (FINGER MILLET) : OTHER
100821	Millet Seed
10082110	Jawar
10082120	Bajra
10082130	Ragi
10082140	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Seed : Barnyard (Echinochloa esculenta (L.))
10082150	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Seed : Proso (Panicum miliaceum (L.))
10082160	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Seed : Foxtail (Setaria italica (L.))
10082170	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Seed : Kodo (Paspalum scrobiculatum (L.))
10082180	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Seed : Little (Panicum sumatrense (L.))
10082191	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Seed : Other:Amaranth (Amaranthus (L.))
10082199	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Seed : Other:Other
100829	Other
10082910	Jawar
10082920	Bajra
10082930	Ragi
10082940	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Other:Barnyard (Echinochloa esculenta (L.))
10082950	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Other:Proso (Panicum miliaceum (L.))
10082960	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Other: Foxtail (Setaria italica (L.))
10082970	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Other: Kodo(Paspalum scrobiculatum (L.))
10082980	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Other:Little (Panicum sumatrense (L.))
10082991	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Other: Other:Amaranth (Amaranthus (L.))
10082999	Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals-Millet : Other: other
100830	Canary seed
10083010	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS CANARY SEED : OF SEED QUALITY
10083090	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS CANARY SEED : OTHER
100840	Fonio
10084000	Fonio
100850	Quinoa
10085000	Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)
100860	Triticale
10086000	Triticale
100890	Other cereals
10089010	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS OTHER CEREALS : OF SEED QUALITY
10089090	BUCKWHEAT, MILLET AND CANARY SEED; OTHER CEREALS OTHER CEREALS : OTHER
1009	other
10091090	other

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Chapter wise distribution of goods using HSN codes

Chapter	Commodities	HSN Codes
Section I. Animals and Animal Products
Chapter 1	Animals	0101 to 0106
Chapter 2	Meat and edible offal	0201 to 0210
Chapter 3	Fish and Crustaceans, Molluscs, and other Aquatic Invertebrates	0301 to 0308
Chapter 4	Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products of Animal Origin	0401 to 0406
Chapter 5	Products of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included	0501 to 0511
Section II. Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Chapter 6	Live Trees and Other Plants; Bulbs, Roots, and the Like; Cut Flowers and Ornamental Foliage	0601 to 0604
Chapter 7	Edible vegetables, certain roots and tubers	0701 to 0714
Chapter 8	Edible fruit and nuts, the peel of citrus fruits or melons	0801 to 0814
Chapter 9	Tea, coffee, mate and spices	0901 to 0910
Chapter 10	Cereals	1001 to 1008
Chapter 11	Milling products, malt, wheat gluten, starches, and inulin	1101 to 1109
Chapter 12	Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, grains, straw and fodder, seeds and fruit, and industrial or medicinal plants	1201 to 1214
Chapter 13	Lac, gum, resin, and other saps and extracts	1301 to 1302
Chapter 14	Vegetable plaiting materials, and vegetable products that are not specified elsewhere	1401 to 1404
Section III. Animal or Vegetable Oils, Their Cleavage Products, Waxes, and Prepared Edible Fats
Chapter 15	Animal or vegetable oils, their cleavage products, waxes, and prepared edible fats	1501 to 1522
Section IV. Prepared Food, Beverages, Spirits, Tobacco and Tobacco Substitutes
Chapter 16	Preparation of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs, or any other aquatic invertebrates	1601 to 1605
Chapter 17	Sugar and sugar confectionery	1701 to 1704
Chapter 18	Cocoa and cocoa preparations	1801 to 1806
Chapter 19	Preparations of cereals, starch, flour, milk, and pastry products	1901 to 1905
Chapter 20	Preparation of vegetables, fruits, nuts, or plant parts	2001 to 2009
Chapter 21	Miscellaneous edible preparations	2101 to 2106
Chapter 22	Beverages, vinegar, and spirits	2201 to 2209
Chapter 23	Residues and Waste from the Food Industries; Prepared Animal Feed	2301 to 2309
Chapter 24	Tobacco and tobacco substitutes that are manufactured	2401 to 2403
Section V. Minerals
Chapter 25	Salt, earths and stones, sulphur, plastering material, lime and cement	2501 to 2522
Chapter 26	Ores, slag, and ash	2601 to 2617
Chapter 27	Mineral fuel, mineral oils and products of their distillation, mineral waxes, and bituminous substances	2701 to 2716
Section VI. Chemical Products or of Allied Industries
Chapter 28	Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, rare-earth metals, radioactive elements, or isotopes	2801 to 2853
Chapter 29	Organic chemicals	2901 to 2942
Chapter 30	Pharmaceutical products	3001 to 3006
Chapter 31	Fertilisers	3101 to 3105
Chapter 32	Tanning or dyeing extracts, tannins and their derivatives, dyes, pigments, and other colouring matter, varnishes and paints, inks, putty and other mastics	3201 to 3215
Chapter 33	Essential oils and resinoids, cosmetic or toilet preparations, perfumery	3301 to 3307
Chapter 34	Soap, washing preparations, organic surface-active agents, lubricating preparations, prepared waxes, artificial waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar items, modelling pastes, dental preparations and dental waxes with a basis of plaster	3401 to 3407
Chapter 35	Albuminoidal substances, glues, enzymes, and modified starches	3501 to 3507
Chapter 36	Explosives, pyrotechnic products, pyrophoric alloys, certain combustible preparations, and matches	3601 to 3606
Chapter 37	Photographic or cinematographic goods	3701 to 3707
Chapter 38	Miscellaneous chemical products	3801 to 3824
Section VII. Plastics, Rubber, and Articles Thereof
Chapter 39	Plastics and plastic articles	3901 to 3926
Chapter 40	Rubber and rubber articles	4001 to 4017
Section VIII. Raw Hides and Skins, Furskins and Articles Thereof, Leather, and Related Goods
Chapter 41	Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather	4101 to 4114
Chapter 42	Articles made of leather, travel goods, handbags and similar containers, saddlery and harnesses, articles made of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)	4201 to 4206
Chapter 43	Furskins and artificial fur and articles thereof	4301 to 4304
Section IX. Wood and Wooden Articles, Wood Charcoal, Cork and Articles of Cork, Basket Ware and Wickerwork, Manufacturers of Straw, Esparto or Other Plaiting Material
Chapter 44	Wood and wooden articles, wood charcoal	4401 to 4421
Chapter 45	Cork and articles of cork	4501 to 4503
Chapter 46	Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials, basket ware and wickerwork	4601 to 4602
Section X. Pulp of Wood or Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered Paper or Paperboard (Waste and Scrap), Paper and Paperboard and Articles Thereof
Chapter 47	Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material, recovered paper or paperboard (waste and scrap)	4701 to 4823
Chapter 48	Paper and paperboard, articles made of paper pulp, or articles made of paper or paperboard.	4801 to 4823
Chapter 49	Printed books, pictures, newspapers, and other products of the printing industry, typescripts, manuscripts and plans	4901 to 4911
Section XI. Textile and Textile Articles
Chapter 50	Silk	5001 to 5007
Chapter 51	Wool, fine or coarse animal hair, horse hair yarn and other woven fabrics	5101 to 5113
Chapter 52	Cotton	5201 to 5212
Chapter 53	Other vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn and woven fabrics made of paper yarn	5301 to 5311
Chapter 54	Man-made filaments	5401 to 5408
Chapter 55	Man-made staple fibres	5501 to 5506
Chapter 56	Wadding, felt and nonwovens, twine, cordage, special yarns, ropes, and cables and articles thereof	5601 to 5609
Chapter 57	Carpets and textile floor coverings	5701 to 5705
Chapter 58	Special woven fabrics, lace tapestries, tufted textile fabrics, trimmings, and embroidery	5801 to 5811
Chapter 59	Impregnated, covered, coated, or laminated textile fabrics, textile articles made for industrial use.	5901 to 5911
Chapter 60	Knitted or crocheted fabrics	6001 to 6006
Chapter 61	Articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted	6101 to 6117
Chapter 62	Articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted	6201 to 6217
Chapter 63	Other made up textile articles, sets, worn clothing and textile articles, and rags	6301 to 6310
Section XII. Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Walking Sticks and Seat Sticks, Whips, Riding Crops and Parts Thereof, Artificial Flowers, Articles of Human Hair, Prepared Feathers and Articles Made Thereof
Chapter 64	Footwear, Gaiters, and the Like; Parts of Such Articles	6401 to 6406
Chapter 65	Headgear and parts thereof	6501 to 6507
Chapter 66	Umbrellas and sun umbrellas, walking sticks, seat sticks, riding crops and parts thereof, and whips	6601 to 6603
Chapter 67	Prepared feathers and down and articles made thereof, artificial flowers, and articles made of human hair	6701 to 6704
Section XIII. Articles Made of Stone, Plaster, Asbestos, Cement, Mica, or Other Similar Materials, Glass and Glassware, Ceramic Products
Chapter 68	Articles made of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials	6801 to 6815
Chapter 69	Ceramic products	6901 to 6914
Chapter 70	Glass and glassware	7001 to 7020
Section XIV. Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Metals Clad With Precious Metal and Articles Thereof, Precious or Semi-Precious Stones, Coins, Imitation Jewellery
Chapter 71	Natural or cultured pearls, precious metals, metals that are clad with precious metal and articles thereof, precious or semi-precious stones, imitation jewellery, coins	7101 to 7118
Section XV. Base Metal and Articles Made of Base Metal
Chapter 72	Iron and steel	7201 to 7229
Chapter 73	Articles made of iron or steel	7301 to 7326
Chapter 74	Copper and articles thereof	7401 to 7413
Chapter 75	Nickel and articles thereof	7501 to 7508
Chapter 76	Aluminium and articles thereof	7601 to 7616
Chapter 77	(Reserved for possible future use)	-
Chapter 78	Lead and articles thereof	7801 to 7806
Chapter 79	Zinc and articles thereof	7901 to 7907
Chapter 80	Tin and articles thereof	8001 to 8007
Chapter 81	Other base metals, cermets, and articles thereof	8101 to 8113
Chapter 82	Tools, implements, spoons and forks, cutlery, of base metal, and parts thereof	8201 to 8215
Chapter 83	Miscellaneous articles made of base metal	8301 to 8311
Section XVI. Machinery and Mechanical Appliances, Electrical Equipment and Parts Thereof, Sound Reproducers and Recorders, Television Image and Sound Reproducers and Recorders, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles
Chapter 84	Nuclear reactors, machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, and parts thereof	8401 to 8487
Chapter 85	Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof, sound reproducers and recorders, television image and sound reproducers and recorders, and parts and accessories of such articles	8501 to 8548
Section XVII. Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels, and Associated Transport Equipment
Chapter 86	Tramway or railway locomotives, tramway or railway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof, rolling stock and parts thereof, mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds	8601 to 8608
Chapter 87	Vehicles other than tramway or railway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof	8701 to 8716
Chapter 88	Aircraft, spacecrafts, and parts thereof	8801 to 8805
Chapter 89	Ships, boats and floating structures	8901 to 8908
Section XVIII. Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Checking, Measuring, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus, Musical Instruments, Clocks and Watches, Parts and Accessories Thereof
Chapter 90	Optical, photographic, cinematographic, checking, measuring, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus, parts and accessories thereof	9001 to 9022
Chapter 91	Clocks and Watches and Parts Thereof	9101 to 9114
Chapter 92	Musical Instruments; Parts and Accessories of Such Articles	9201 to 9209
Section XIX. Arms and Ammunition, Parts and Accessories Thereof
Chapter 93	Arms and ammunition, parts and accessories thereof	9301 to 9307
Section XX. Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
Chapter 94	Furniture, mattresses, mattress supports, bedding, cushions and similar stuffed furnishing, lamps and lighting fittings, which are not elsewhere specified or included, illuminated signs and name-plates and the like, prefabricated buildings	9401 to 9406
Chapter 95	Toys, games and sports requisites, parts and accessories thereof	9501 to 9508
Chapter 96	Miscellaneous manufactured articles	9601 to 9619
Section XXI. Works of Art, Collectors’ Pieces and Antiques
Chapter 97	Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques	9701 to 9706
Chapter 98	Project imports, laboratory chemicals, personal imports by air or post, passenger's baggage, ship stores	9801 to 9806
Chapter 99	Services	-

Chapter 10, HSN Code 100710 Seed - 2024 with GST Rates & Details