HS Code 1212
Sugar Beet, Seaweed and Fruit Kernels
HS code 1212 is used for vegetable products including sugar beet, seaweed, carob (locust beans), and apricot kernels mainly intended for human consumption.
4-digit Section IIReefer
HS Code 1212 — Sugar Beet, Seaweed and Fruit Kernels
This diverse code covers vegetable products primarily used for human food and industrial extraction, such as sugar beet and cane, various seaweeds, and locust beans. It also includes fruit stones and kernels used for snacks or oil extraction.
What's included
- Fresh or dried seaweed
- Sugar cane
- Carob leaves and beans
- Apricot kernels
- Peach stones
What's excluded
- Seaweed extracts (Agar-agar) → use
1302(Extracted mucilages are in chapter 13.) - Roasted chicory → use
2101(Roasting changes classification to food preparations.)
Common examples
- Dried Nori seaweed
- Fresh sugar beets
- Kelp for food processing
- Locust bean pods
Frequently asked questions
Is sushi seaweed included here?
Dried or fresh seaweed is included, but if it is seasoned or roasted, it may move to chapter 21.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 12%
- Documentation: Certain wild seaweed species may require CITES permits. Food safety certificates are mandatory for human consumption products.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: China, Chile, Republic of Korea, France
- Top importers: Japan, United States, China, Germany
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Key takeaway
This code acts as a 'catch-all' for unprocessed vegetable products used in niche food and industrial sectors.
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