HS Code 1204Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken
1 six-digit code · Heading 4 of 14 in Chapter 12 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 1204 is the customs heading for linseed, a seed also sold as flaxseed. Use this page to check the code, tell it apart from nearby oil seeds and find who trades it.
Heading 1204does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken” classify at the single six-digit code 120400. The heading is number 4 of 14 in Chapter 12, Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder, which runs to 50 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 1204
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 120400 | Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken |
What HS code 1204 covers
Linseed is an oil seed. Many buyers call it flaxseed. In trade, the two names mean the same seed.
The Harmonized System is the shared coding list that customs offices around the world use. Some traders write HSN code 1204 for this heading. The number is the same.
The words "whether or not broken" matter. Seed that is whole and seed that is cracked are both covered here.
Code 120400 on customs papers
Is the four-digit number enough for customs? Not on its own. Four digits name the heading. A declaration needs the longer code, which is 120400 for linseed.
Your own country may add more digits after those six. Duty rates are also set by each country, so check them with your broker. The HS code classifier can help you confirm the right code first.
Linseed vs rapeseed: 1204 or 1205?
Seed headings in Chapter 12 sit close together. Pick the one that matches the exact goods on your invoice.
- 1205 is for rape or colza seeds. Linseed is not rapeseed.
- 1208 is for flours and meals made from oil seeds, other than mustard. Ground linseed products are checked here.
- Seed sold for planting is checked here.
Other oil seed headings in Chapter 12
If linseed is not what you ship, a neighbouring heading may fit better. Ground-nuts sit under 1202 and copra sits under 1203. You can also browse all of Chapter 12 or go back to the list of HS code chapters.
Linseed import and export data under HS 1204
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage is 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. That lets you look for linseed buyers and linseed suppliers by name, not just by country.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Start with the import data and export data pages, or open the buyer data and supplier data pages.
Related
- Chapter 12 oil seeds HS codes
- HS 1205 rape or colza seeds
- HS 1207 other oil seeds
- HS 1208 oil seed flours and meals
- HS 1209 seeds for sowing
- HS 1201 soya beans
- HS 1206 sunflower seeds
- HS 1202 ground-nuts
- HS 1203 copra
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Nearby headings in Chapter 12
- 1201Soya beans, whether or not broken2 codes
- 1202Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken3 codes
- 1203Copra1 code
- 1205Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken2 codes
- 1206Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken1 code
- 1207Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken10 codes
- 1208Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of…2 codes
- 1209Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing10 codes
- 1210Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of…2 codes
- 1211Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used…6 codes
- 1212Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh…7 codes
- 1213Cereal straw and husks, unprepared; whether or not chopped, ground, pressed…1 code
Who ships under 1204?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section II: Vegetable Products, chapters 06–14.
HS Code 1204: common questions
What is the six-digit HS code for linseed?
The code is 120400.
Does broken linseed still classify under 1204?
Yes. Cracked or broken seed stays in the same heading, so it needs no separate code.
What is the HS code for linseed flour or meal?
Flours and meals of oil seeds go to heading 1208. Check your exact goods with the HS code classifier.
What is the HS code for linseed for sowing?
Seed of a kind used for sowing goes to heading 1209. Confirm it with the HS code classifier before you ship.
How is 1204 different from 1205 and 1207?
1207 is a catch-all for oil seeds not named in another Chapter 12 heading.
Where can I find linseed import and export data?
Open the linseed import data and export data pages on EximDataX. They are built from customs shipment records.
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