Psyllium seed classification turns on condition at supply, making dried stored seeds taxable rather than GST-exempt fresh goods.

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....Psyllium seeds fall under tariff sub-heading 1211 90 13 within Heading 1211. GST exemption for fresh or chilled seeds depends on the goods' condition when supplied, not on processes before procurement from farmers. Storage in dry ventilated godowns constitutes drying, and absent evidence that the seeds remained fresh from harvest through onward supply, they cannot be treated as fresh or chilled. The supplies therefore fall under the rate entry for dried goods and are taxable at 5%. Exemption claimed for goods of seed quality is also unavailable on that classification.....