Livestock farming operations and agricultural seed companies import alfalfa seed for high-protein forage crop planting.
HSN code 12092100 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Lucerne (alfalfa) seed, imported under a plant quarantine permit, is classified under this specific code.
This product requires compliance with the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Imports into India) Order; seed shipments need phytosanitary certification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 12092100 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 12092100 covers lucerne (alfalfa) seed, subject to plant quarantine regulations.
HSN 12092100 falls under Chapter 12 and Heading 1209 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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