HS Code 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing

Q: Is HS code 1209 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 1209 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 1209 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 1209?

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 1209.

What is HS Code 1209

HS Code 1209 covers Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder), Section II. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 1209 Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing 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 1209

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

HS Code 120923

Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120925

Seeds of forage plants; rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120929

Seeds of forage plants; other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120991

Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120999

Seeds; n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120910

Seed; sugar beet seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120921

Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120922

Seeds of forage plants; clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120924

Seeds of forage plants; Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120930

Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing

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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 Sowing Seeds HS 1209

HS Code 120910

Seed; sugar beet seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120921

Seeds of forage plants; lucerne (alfalfa) seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120922

Seeds of forage plants; clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120923

Seeds of forage plants; fescue seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120924

Seeds of forage plants; Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120925

Seeds of forage plants; rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120929

Seeds of forage plants; other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120930

Seeds of herbaceous plants; cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120991

Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing

HS Code 120999

Seeds; n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 1209?

HS code 1209 covers Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing, a heading within Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 1209 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 1209 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 1209?