HTS codes for oil seeds, grains and fodder

Headings in Chapter 12

• 1201Soybeans, whether or not broken4
• 1202Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken21
• 1203Copra1
• 1204Flaxseed (linseed), whether or not broken5
• 1205Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken6
• 1206Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken7
• 1207Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken16
• 1208Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard3
• 1209Seeds, fruits and spores of a kind used for sowing60
• 1210Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin3
• 1211Plants 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 powdered18
• 1212Locust 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 included9
• 1213Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets1
• 1214Rutabagas (swedes), mangolds, fodder roots, hay, alfalfa (lucerne), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets10

Documents required to import Chapter 12 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

• FDA Prior NoticeRequired

  Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

• Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

  Required for plant-based products

• APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional

  Required to import most plants and plant products

  Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives

• APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional

  Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 12 cover?

Chapter 12 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder. It contains 14 four-digit headings and 164 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 12 goods?

General duty rates from 1.4% to 163.8%, with 79 duty-free lines; 66 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 12?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.