HS Code 121299
Other Edible Vegetable Products n.e.c.
HS code 121299 covers miscellaneous edible vegetable products, including fruit stones and kernels, fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, not elsewhere specified.
HS Code 121299 — Other Edible Vegetable Products n.e.c.
This catch-all code covers various vegetable products fit for human consumption that do not fit into other specific categories of Chapter 12. It includes products like apricot stones or peach pits used for their kernels.
What's included
- Apricot stones
- Peach stones and kernels
- Plum stones
- Stevia leaves (fresh or dried)
What's excluded
- Seeds used for oil extraction → use
1207(Oilseeds have their own dedicated headings in the first part of Chapter 12.)
Common examples
- Dried stevia leaves for sweetening
- Apricot kernels for food grade use
- Peach pits for oil processing
Frequently asked questions
Should I use this for all seeds?
No, seeds for sowing or oil extraction have specific codes. Use this only for products meant for human consumption that don't have a better home.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6%
- Documentation: Health certificates are particularly important for kernels like apricot which may contain amygdalin.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Turkey, China, Uzbekistan
- Top importers: Germany, United States, Italy
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Key takeaway
The essential code for unique edible horticultural by-products like fruit stones and specialty leaves like stevia.
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