HS Code 1205
Rape or Colza Seeds
HS code 1205 covers rape or colza seeds, crucial for canola oil and biodiesel production, often requiring low erucic acid certification for food use.
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HS Code 1205 — Rape or Colza Seeds
These seeds are used to produce rapeseed oil (often called Canola oil in North America). They are a critical crop for vegetable oil and biodiesel production.
What's included
- Low erucic acid rape seeds (Canola)
- High erucic acid seeds
- Seeds for sowing
What's excluded
- Rapeseed oil → use
1514(Oils are in Chapter 15.)
Common examples
- Canola seed
- Industrial rapeseed
- Double-zero rape seeds
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between rape and canola?
Canola is a specific low-erucic acid variety of rapeseed, but both are classified under header 1205.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Requires certification of erucic acid content for food-grade imports.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Canada, Ukraine, Australia
- Top importers: China, Japan, Germany, Pakistan
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Key takeaway
Canola seeds for oil extraction are the primary volume in this category.
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