HS Chapter 12 — Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits
Harmonized System classification guide · last updated 2026-10-14
HS Chapter
Chapter number
Section
Section name
Typical duty
By subheading & market
HS headings
4-digit headings
What Chapter 12 covers
Soya, groundnuts, sunflower and other oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, and medicinal/industrial plants.
Common HS headings in Chapter 12
- 1201 Soya beans
- 1202 Groundnuts
- 1209 Seeds for sowing
Classification notes
Oil content and intended use (crude seed vs planted seed) affect classification.
Frequently asked questions about HS Chapter 12
What Chapter 12 covers
Soya, groundnuts, sunflower and other oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, and medicinal/industrial plants.
Which products are classified under HS Chapter 12?
Common HS headings in Chapter 12 include: 1201 Soya beans; 1202 Groundnuts; 1209 Seeds for sowing.
How do I find the import duty for HS Chapter 12 goods?
Determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g., China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS Chapter 12 products?
Oil content and intended use (crude seed vs planted seed) affect classification.