Australia HS Code

HS Code 120740: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Sesamum seeds in Australia

Q: Is HS code 120740 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 120740 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Australia extends it under HS-AU / AHECC.

Q: What system does Australia use to classify HS code 120740?

Australia classifies products under the Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC; locally Working Tariff), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 120740 in Australia?

The official source is https://www.abf.gov.au/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 120740 in Australia

Under Australia's Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (Working Tariff), HS Code 120740 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Sesamum seeds. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Australia extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 120740 belongs to Section II: Vegetable products, Chapter 12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder, Heading 1207: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken.

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Classification Path of HS Code 120740 in Australia

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 12

Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder

HS Code 1207

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken

HS Code 120740

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Sesamum seeds

HS Code 12074000

Sesamum seeds, whether or not broken

Australia Tariff Classification: Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC)

In Australia, HS 120740 is classified under the Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (Working Tariff) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC)

Local name Working Tariff

Digits 10

Official source https://www.abf.gov.au/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1207

Top Australia import Product Under HS Code 1207

1 120799: Other : Other $21.5M 2 120740: Sesamum seeds $13.1M 3 120770: Melon seeds $4.0M

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Top Australia export Product Under HS Code 1207

1 120729: Cotton seeds : Other $176.0M 2 120799: Other : Other $1.8M 3 120721: Cotton seeds : Seed $867.6K

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Related HS Code to Australia Sesame Seeds (120740)

HS Code 12074000

Sesamum seeds, whether or not broken

HS Code 120710

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Palm nuts and kernels

HS Code 120721

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Cotton seeds : Seed

HS Code 120729

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Cotton seeds : Other

HS Code 120730

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Castor oil seeds

HS Code 120750

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Mustard seeds

HS Code 120760

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds

HS Code 120770

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Melon seeds

HS Code 120791

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Other : Poppy seeds

HS Code 120799

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Other : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 120740 in Australia?

HS code 120740 covers Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Sesamum seeds in Australia. It sits in Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder), Heading 1207 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-AU / AHECC.

Is HS code 120740 the same across all countries?

What system does Australia use to classify HS code 120740?

Where can I officially look up HS code 120740 in Australia?