HS Code 1207Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken
10 six-digit codes · Heading 7 of 14 in Chapter 12 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 1207 is the catch-all heading for oil seeds that have no heading of their own, also written as HSN code 1207. Use this page to see which seeds belong here, which six-digit code to pick and how to find who trades them.
The WCO writes heading 1207 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 12that answer to “Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 10 six-digit codes, 120710 through 120799, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 7 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 1207
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 120710 | Oil seeds; palm nuts and kernels, whether or not broken |
| 120721 | Oil seeds; cotton seeds, seed, whether or not broken |
| 120729 | Oil seeds; cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken |
| 120730 | Oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken |
| 120740 | Oil seeds; sesamum seeds, whether or not broken |
| 120750 | Oil seeds; mustard seeds, whether or not broken |
| 120760 | Oil seeds; safflower (carthamus tinctorius) seeds, whether or not broken |
| 120770 | Oil seeds; melon seeds, whether or not broken |
| 120791 | Oil seeds; poppy seeds, whether or not broken |
| 120799 | Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken |
What HS code 1207 covers
Think of heading 1207 as the "other oil seeds" shelf of the tariff. Oil seeds are seeds and fruits that are grown mainly for the oil inside them. The rest are placed here.
That is why the heading name ends in n.e.c. It means "not elsewhere classified". A seed lands in 1207 only after you have checked that no other heading in the chapter claims it.
Customs offices use this tariff classification to set paperwork, duties and statistics. Using the right code keeps your shipment records clean and easy to match with other traders.
HS 1207 six-digit codes: sesame, mustard, castor and more
Most buyers search by the name of the seed, not by the number. Here are the common names matched to their codes. The full list with its official wording is in the table above.
- Sesame seeds: 120740, listed as sesamum seeds
- Mustard seeds: 120750
- Castor seeds: 120730, listed as castor oil seeds
- Melon seeds: 120770
- Poppy seeds: 120791
- Safflower seeds: 120760
- Palm nuts and kernels: 120710
- Cotton seeds: 120721 and 120729
- Everything else in the heading: 120799
How to choose the right code under 1207
Cotton is the only seed here that is split in two. Code 120721 is for cotton seed, meaning seed that is meant to be planted. Code 120729 is for cotton seeds other than seed, which covers the rest.
Code 120799 is the residual code. Use it only when the product is an oil seed or oleaginous fruit that does not match any of the named codes above it. If you can name the seed and it has its own code, use that code.
Every line in this heading ends with "whether or not broken". It means the code applies to whole seeds and to broken seeds alike. You do not need a different code for broken goods.
Still unsure? Try the HS code classifier. It helps you check a product description against the tariff.
1207 vs other Chapter 12 oil seed headings
Many well known oil seeds are not in 1207. Soya beans go to 1201. Ground-nuts go to 1202. Copra goes to 1203. Linseed goes to 1204. Sunflower seeds go to 1206.
Processed goods also leave this heading. Flours and meals made from oil seeds go to 1208, except those made from mustard.
So the check is simple. First ask if the seed has its own heading from 1201 to 1206. Then ask if it has been milled or sold for sowing. If both answers are no, look inside 1207.
HS 1207 import and export data: buyers and suppliers
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- Chapter 12 oil seeds and oleaginous fruits
- HS 1201 soya beans
- HS 1202 groundnuts
- HS 1204 linseed
- HS 1205 rape or colza seeds
- HS 1206 sunflower seeds
- HS 1208 oil seed flours and meals
- HS 1209 seeds for sowing
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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
- 1206Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken1 code
- 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 1207?
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Section II: Vegetable Products, chapters 06–14.
HS Code 1207: common questions
What is HS code 1207?
It is the heading for other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits that are not named in an earlier heading of Chapter 12. It still has its own six-digit codes for common seeds such as sesame, mustard and castor.
Under which chapter does HS code 1207 fall?
It falls under Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, and many other seeds, plants and fodder. Chapter 12 belongs to the vegetable products part of the tariff.
What is the HS code for sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds are listed as sesamum seeds under 120740.
Are soya beans or sunflower seeds classified under 1207?
No. Soya beans have their own heading, 1201. Sunflower seeds have theirs, 1206.
Which code applies to cotton seeds for sowing and other cotton seeds?
Pick the one that matches how the goods are sold.
Where do oil seed flours and meals go?
They go to heading 1208, other than those made from mustard. Heading 1207 is for the seeds themselves.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 1207 products?
Use the import and export data section on this page and open the live records for the code you need. You can also book a free demo to see them for your own product.
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