HS Code 1206Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken
1 six-digit code · Heading 6 of 14 in Chapter 12 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
You may also see it written as HSN code 1206, and it is used on invoices, shipping papers and customs filings.
Heading 1206does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken” classify at the single six-digit code 120600. The heading is number 6 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 1206
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 120600 | Oil seeds; sunflower seeds, whether or not broken |
What is HSN code 1206?
The Harmonized System is a global list of goods, kept by the World Customs Organization. Every traded product gets a number in it. India and some other countries call the same list HSN, and some trade teams say HTS. The first four digits of the number, here 1206, are the same everywhere.
The seeds are mainly grown for the oil they hold, which is why they sit with other oil seeds and not with food grains.
If you only need to know which code to write on a form for sunflower seeds, the answer is 120600.
HS code for broken sunflower seeds and seeds for sowing
So whole seeds and broken seeds go in the same place. You do not need a different code because some of the seeds are cracked or split.
Seeds meant for planting are a different case. The HS has a separate heading for seeds, fruit and spores of a kind used for sowing. That is heading 1209. If your sunflower seeds are sold to be planted in a field, check that heading first.
When you are unsure, the HS code classifier on this site can help you test your product against the list.
Difference between HS 1206 and 1207
Several headings sit close to 1206, and it is easy to mix them up. Here is how to tell them apart:
- 1206 is for sunflower seeds only.
- Think of it as the catch-all for oil seeds.
- If the seeds have been ground into flour or meal, they leave 1206.
- These are named oil seeds with their own headings.
Other oil seed headings in Chapter 12
If sunflower seeds are not what you ship, a neighbouring heading may be. Each has its own page with its own six-digit codes.
Duty and tax rules are set by each country, so check your local tariff for the rate that applies to your shipment. This page does not state any rate.
Who imports sunflower seeds under HS 1206?
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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
- 1204Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken1 code
- 1205Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken2 codes
- 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 1206?
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 1206: common questions
What is the six-digit HS code for sunflower seeds?
The six-digit code is 120600.
Which chapter does HSN 1206 fall under?
It falls under Chapter 12, the chapter for oil seeds, oleaginous fruits and related plant products. HSN and HS use the same first four digits.
Are broken sunflower seeds classified under 1206?
Yes. The heading says “whether or not broken”, so broken and whole seeds share the same code, 120600.
What is the difference between HS 1206 and 1207 or 1208?
Heading 1207 covers other oil seeds not named elsewhere in Chapter 12. Heading 1208 covers flours and meals of oil seeds.
What is the HS code for sunflower seeds for sowing?
Seeds of a kind used for sowing go under heading 1209, not 1206. Use the HS code classifier if you are not sure which one fits.
How can I find importers and exporters of sunflower seeds?
Look up code 120600 in customs records and read the buyer and supplier names on each shipment. The data section on this page explains how, and you can book a demo.
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