Ethiopia HS Code

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

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. Ethiopia extends it under HS-ET.

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

Ethiopia classifies products under the Ethiopian Customs Tariff (HS-ET; locally የኢትዮጵያ ቀረጥ ታሪፍ), which extends HS codes to 8 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 Ethiopia?

The official source is https://customs.gov.et/. 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 Ethiopia

Under Ethiopia's Ethiopian Customs Tariff (የኢትዮጵያ ቀረጥ ታሪፍ), 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; Ethiopia extends classifications to 8 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 Ethiopia

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 12074090

Sesamum seeds, whether or not broken : other

HS Code 12074010

Sesamum seeds, whether or not broken : steralized

Ethiopia Tariff Classification: Ethiopian Customs Tariff (HS-ET)

In Ethiopia, HS 120740 is classified under the Ethiopian Customs Tariff (የኢትዮጵያ ቀረጥ ታሪፍ) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Ethiopian Customs Tariff (HS-ET)

Local name የኢትዮጵያ ቀረጥ ታሪፍ

Digits 8

Official source https://customs.gov.et/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1207

Top Ethiopia import Product Under HS Code 1207

1 120721: Oil seeds; cotton seeds, seed, whether or not broken $373.5K 2 120730: Castor oil seeds $2.5K 3 120740: Sesamum seeds $2.3K

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Top Ethiopia export Product Under HS Code 1207

1 120740: Sesamum seeds $286.0M 2 120799: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, nes $21.6M 3 120729: Oil seeds; cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken $11.5M

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Related HS Code to Ethiopia Sesame Seeds (120740)

HS Code 12074010

Sesamum seeds, whether or not broken : steralized

HS Code 12074090

Sesamum seeds, whether or not broken : other

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 120740 in Ethiopia?

HS code 120740 covers Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken : Sesamum seeds in Ethiopia. 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-ET.

Is HS code 120740 the same across all countries?

What system does Ethiopia use to classify HS code 120740?

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