Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing
HS subheading 1209.21 identifies Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing — a six-digit classification under Chapter 12 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $2.3M
- Share of Chapter 12
- 0.1%
- Rank in its heading
- #4 of 9
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 1209.21 covers Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India is a major supplier of guar gum seed, sesame, groundnut and a broad range of medicinal and aromatic plants. India exported $2.3M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 0.1% of all Chapter 12 exports, ranking #4 of 9 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
1209.21 is the six-digit HS subheading for seeds of forage plants. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many vegetable products lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 12 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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