HS Code 12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder

Q: Is HS code 12 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 12 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 12 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 12?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 12.

What is HS Code 12

HS Code 12 covers Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section II (Vegetable products). The two digits "12" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "12" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 12 Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder Cover?

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 1201

Soya beans, whether or not broken

HS Code 1202

Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken

HS Code 1203

Copra

HS Code 1204

Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken

HS Code 1205

Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken

HS Code 1206

Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken

HS Code 1207

Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken

HS Code 1208

Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard

HS Code 1209

Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 1210

Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin

HS Code 1211

Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered

HS Code 1212

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c.

HS Code 1213

Cereal straw and husks, unprepared; whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets

HS Code 1214

Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets

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What HS Codes for Oilseeds and Industrial Plants Do Not Cover

Chapter 12 covers oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, industrial plants, seeds for sowing, and forage products. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Coconuts (whole, fresh)

Chapter 08

Olives, fresh or processed

Chapter 07 or 20

Animal or vegetable fats and oils

Chapter 15

Cake and meal residues from oil extraction

headings 2304–2306

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Oilseeds and Industrial Plants HS 12

HS Code 1201

Soya beans, whether or not broken

HS Code 1202

Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken

HS Code 1203

Copra

HS Code 1204

Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken

HS Code 1205

Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken

HS Code 1206

Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken

HS Code 1207

Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken

HS Code 1208

Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard

HS Code 1209

Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 1210

Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 12?

HS code 12 covers Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder, one of the chapter 12 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 12 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 12 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 12?