Benin HS Code

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

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. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

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

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), 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 Benin?

The official source is https://douanes.bj/. 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 Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), 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; Benin 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 Benin

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 1207400000

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

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 120740 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

Official source https://douanes.bj/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1207

Top Benin import Product Under HS Code 1207

1 120799: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Other : Other $94.9K 2 120770: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Melon seeds $57.5K 3 120729: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Cotton seeds : Other $24.5K

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Top Benin export Product Under HS Code 1207

1 120729: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Cotton seeds : Other $24.6M 2 120799: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Other : Other $12.7M 3 120710: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Palm nuts and kernels $385.3K

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Related HS Code to Benin Sesame Seeds (120740)

HS Code 1207400000

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

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 Benin?

HS code 120740 covers Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Sesamum seeds in Benin. 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 ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 120740 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 120740?

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