What is HS-4 1208 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
1208 — Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard
Chapter 12: Oil seeds; miscellaneous grains
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1208 when importing flours and meals made from oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, such as soya bean flour. This classification helps determine the correct tariff treatment for your shipments.
When choosing between HS-6 120810 and HS-6 120890, consider the source of the flour. If your product is derived from soya beans, use 120810. For flours from other oil seeds, like sunflower or palm, select 120890.
It's essential to note that HS-6 120890 excludes mustard seed products. If your shipment includes mustard seed flour, it falls under a different classification, so ensure you verify the source before proceeding.
Keywords & topics
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HS-4 1208 · flours of oil seeds · soya bean flour · oil seed meals · importing oil seed products · tariff classification · HS-6 120810 · HS-6 120890 · mustard seed flour · oil seed flour regulations
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Soya bean flour for baking or cooking
- Sunflower seed meal used in animal feed
- Palm kernel meal for food processing
- Hemp seed flour for health foods
- Cottonseed meal used in various food products
- Flours from other oil seeds for nutritional supplements
Common questions
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How to classify soya bean flour?
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Are there different codes for oil seed meals?
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What is the tariff for oil seed flours?
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How to import sunflower seed meal?
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What are the exclusions under HS-4 1208?
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how to classify flours of oil seeds for import
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differences between HS-6 120810 and 120890
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import regulations for soya bean flour
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what products fall under HS-4 1208
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tariff rates for oil seed meals
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understanding oil seed flour classifications
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how to determine oil seed flour source
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requirements for importing oil seed products
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are classified under HS-4 1208?
- HS-4 1208 includes flours and meals made from oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, primarily soya beans and other oil seeds excluding mustard.
- How do I know if my product falls under HS-6 120810 or 120890?
- If your flour is made from soya beans, use **HS-6 120810**. For flours from other oil seeds, use **HS-6 120890**.
- Are there specific import regulations for oil seed flours?
- Yes, different regulations may apply based on the type of oil seed flour. Check with customs for specific requirements.
- What should I do if my product includes mustard seed flour?
- Mustard seed flour is classified separately and does not fall under HS-4 1208. Ensure you use the correct code for mustard products.
- Can I use HS-4 1208 for animal feed products?
- Yes, if the animal feed is made from oil seed meals like sunflower or soya, it can be classified under HS-4 1208.
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