HS Code 120890
Other Oil Seed Flours and Meals
HS code 120890 covers flours and meals derived from various oil seeds, excluding soya and mustard, used largely in food manufacturing and technical industries.
6-digit Section IILCL
HS Code 120890 — Other Oil Seed Flours and Meals
This code covers flours and meals obtained by grinding oil seeds other than soya beans or mustard. These products are often used in specialty baking, cosmetics, or specific industrial processes.
What's included
- Flaxseed (Linseed) flour
- Pumpkin seed flour
- Coconut flour (non-defatted)
- Almond meal for oil extraction
What's excluded
- Mustard flour → use
210330(Mustard flour and prepared mustard are classified in Chapter 21.) - Defatted coconut flour → use
230650(Residues from oil extraction (defatted) fall under Chapter 23.)
Common examples
- Defatted almond flour
- Cold-pressed flaxseed meal
- Bulk walnut flour for baking
Frequently asked questions
Is coconut flour classified here?
Yes, provided it is the meal/flour from the oil-bearing nut and not classified as a prepared foodstuff or residue.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Aflatoxin testing may be required for nut-based meals like almond or walnut.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Canada, India, Philippines
- Top importers: United States of America, Germany, France
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Key takeaway
Broad classification for ground oilseed products not related to soya or mustard.
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