Viet Nam HS Code

HS Code 121229: Seaweeds and other algae : Other in Viet Nam

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. Viet Nam extends it under AHTN-VN.

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

Viet Nam classifies products under the Vietnam Tariff Schedule (AHTN-VN; locally Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 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 Viet Nam?

The official source is https://www.customs.gov.vn/. 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 Viet Nam

Under Viet Nam's Vietnam Tariff Schedule (Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)), HS Code 121229 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Seaweeds and other algae : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Viet Nam 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) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included.

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Classification Path of HS Code 121229 in Viet Nam

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) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 121229

Seaweeds and other algae : Other

HS Code 12122911

Of a kind used in pharmacy Loại dùng làm dược phẩm

HS Code 12122919

Other Loại khác

HS Code 12122920

Other, fresh, chilled or dried Loại khác, tươi, ướp lạnh hoặc khô

HS Code 12122930

Other, frozen Loại khác, đông lạnh

Viet Nam Tariff Classification: Vietnam Tariff Schedule (AHTN-VN)

In Viet Nam, HS 121229 is classified under the Vietnam Tariff Schedule (Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Vietnam Tariff Schedule (AHTN-VN)

Local name Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.customs.gov.vn/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1212

Top Viet Nam import Product Under HS Code 1212

1 121299: 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 : Other : Other $47.6M 2 121221: 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 : Fit for human consumption $23.0M 3 121292: 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 : Other : Locust beans (carob) $5.2M

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Top Viet Nam export Product Under HS Code 1212

1 121299: 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 : Other : Other $51.9M 2 121229: 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 $4.4M 3 121293: 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 : Other : Sugar cane $3.6M

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Related HS Code to Viet Nam Industrial Seaweeds and Algae (121229)

HS Code 12122911

Of a kind used in pharmacy

HS Code 12122919

Other

HS Code 12122920

Other, fresh, chilled or dried

HS Code 12122930

Other, frozen

HS Code 121221

Seaweeds and other algae : Fit for human consumption

HS Code 121291

Other : Sugar beet

HS Code 121292

Other : Locust beans (carob)

HS Code 121293

Other : Sugar cane

HS Code 121294

Other : Chicory roots

HS Code 121299

Other : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 121229 in Viet Nam?

HS code 121229 covers Seaweeds and other algae : Other in Viet Nam. 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 AHTN-VN.

Is HS code 121229 the same across all countries?

What system does Viet Nam use to classify HS code 121229?

Where can I officially look up HS code 121229 in Viet Nam?