Malaysia HS Code

HS Code 121229: Seaweeds and other algae, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, unfit for human consumption in Malaysia

Q: Is HS code 121229 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 121229 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Malaysia extends it under PDK / AHTN.

Q: What system does Malaysia use to classify HS code 121229?

Malaysia classifies products under the Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (PDK / AHTN; locally Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)), 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 121229 in Malaysia?

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

What is HS Code 121229 in Malaysia

Under Malaysia's Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)), HS Code 121229 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Seaweeds and other algae, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, unfit for human consumption. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Malaysia extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 121229 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 1212: Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) o.

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Classification Path of HS Code 121229 in Malaysia

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 1212

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) o

HS Code 121229

Seaweeds and other algae, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, unfit for human consumption

HS Code 1212291900

LOCUST BEANS, SEAWEEDS AND OTHER ALGAE, SUGAR BEET AND SUGAR CANE, FRESH, CHILLED, FROZEN OR DRIED, WHETHER OR NOT GROUND; FRUIT STONES AND KERNELS AND OTHER VEGETABLE PRODUCTS (INCLUDING UNROASTED CHICORY ROOTS OF THE VARIETY CICHORIUM INTYBUS SATIVUM) OF A KIND USED PRIMARILY FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED.SEAWEEDS AND OTHER ALGAE:OTHER THAN FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION:FRESH, CHILLED OR DRIED, OF A KIND USED IN DYEING, TANNING, PERFUMERY, PHARMACY OR FOR INSECTICIDAL, FUNGICIDAL OR SIMILAR PURPOSES:OTHER THAN OF A KIND USED IN PHARMACY

Malaysia Tariff Classification: Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (PDK / AHTN)

In Malaysia, HS 121229 is classified under the Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (PDK / AHTN)

Local name Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.customs.gov.my/en

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1212

Top Malaysia import Product Under HS Code 1212

1 121221: Seaweeds and other algae, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, fit for human consumption $7.9M 2 121299: Fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products, incl. unroasted chicory roots of the variety cichorium intybus sativum, of a kind used primarily for human consumption n.e.s. $3.3M 3 121292: Sugar cane, fresh or dried, whether or not ground $274.2K

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Top Malaysia export Product Under HS Code 1212

1 121293: Sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground $3.5M 2 121221: Seaweeds and other algae, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, fit for human consumption $609.7K 3 121299: Fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products, incl. unroasted chicory roots of the variety cichorium intybus sativum, of a kind used primarily for human consumption n.e.s. $268.1K

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Related HS Code to Malaysia Industrial Seaweeds and Algae (121229)

HS Code 1212291900

HS Code 121221

Seaweeds and other algae, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, fit for human consumption

HS Code 121291

Sugar beet, fresh or dried, whether or not ground

HS Code 121292

Sugar cane, fresh or dried, whether or not ground

HS Code 121293

Sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

HS Code 121294

Chicory roots, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

HS Code 121299

Fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products, incl. unroasted chicory roots of the variety cichorium intybus sativum, of a kind used primarily for human consumption n.e.s.

HS Code 120110

Soya bean seed, for sowing

HS Code 120190

excl. seed for sowing)

HS Code 120230

Groundnut seed, for sowing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 121229 in Malaysia?

HS code 121229 covers Seaweeds and other algae, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, unfit for human consumption in Malaysia. It sits in Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder), Heading 1212 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PDK / AHTN.

Is HS code 121229 the same across all countries?

What system does Malaysia use to classify HS code 121229?

Where can I officially look up HS code 121229 in Malaysia?