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GOODS ACROSS BORDERS

HS HEADING 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.

6-digit subheadings (7)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1212.21

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

1212.29

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

1212.91

Sugar beet; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

1212.92

Locust beans (carob); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

1212.93

Sugar cane; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

1212.94

Chicory roots (Chicorium intybus sativum); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

1212.99

Vegetable products; fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

Covered items classified under 1212

Chapter 12 classification notes

Seed-for-sowing import (1209) requires phytosanitary certification in almost every destination. Industrial-hemp seed (sterilised, < 0.3% THC) is treated as food in many jurisdictions but restricted in Asia / GCC.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Roasted peanuts / nut butter: Chapter 20. Dried spices and seasoning seeds (cumin, fennel): Chapter 09 (spices). Oilseed-derived oils move to Chapter 15.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 12

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