What is HTS code 1208?

HTS heading 1208 covers flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard. It sits in Chapter 12 (oil seeds, grains and fodder) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 3 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for HTS 1208?

General duty rates from 1.4% to 1.9%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.

How many digits does a full HTS code have?

US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1208 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Heading 1208

HTS code 1208 — Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard

Chapter: 12 — Oil seeds, grains and fodder
Tariff lines: 3
General duty: General duty rates from 1.4% to 1.9%

Tariff lines under heading 1208

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS code	Description	General rate	Unit
1208.10.0010	Certified organic (Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard > Of soybeans)	1.9%	kg
1208.10.0090	Other (Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard > Of soybeans)	1.9%	kg
1208.90.0000	Other (Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard)	1.4%	kg

Documents required to import under 1208

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 is HTS code 1208?: HTS heading 1208 covers flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard. It sits in Chapter 12 (oil seeds, grains and fodder) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 3 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 1208?: General duty rates from 1.4% to 1.9%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?: US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1208 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Tariff lines under heading 1208

Documents required to import under 1208

Common questions

Related headings in Chapter 12