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HS HEADING 1205

Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken

In plain English

This category includes rape or colza seeds, regardless of whether they are broken. The items are split into two groups based on their oil seed characteristics. One group consists of low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken. The other group covers all remaining rape or colza seeds that are not low erucic acid, whether or not broken.

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6-digit subheadings (2)

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

1205.10

Oil seeds; low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken

1205.90

Oil seeds; rape or colza seeds, other than low erucic, whether or not broken

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

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