1212 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c.

Plain-language overview

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

locust beans · seaweeds · sugar beets · sugar cane · chicory roots · vegetable products · human consumption · fresh chilled frozen dried · carob powder · dried seaweed snacks · HS-4 1212 classification · import export vegetable products

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

• Dried seaweed snacks (HS-6 121221)
• Fresh locust beans for culinary use (HS-6 121292)
• Frozen sugar beets for processing (HS-6 121291)
• Chilled sugar cane juice (HS-6 121293)
• Dried chicory roots for coffee substitutes (HS-6 121294)
• Fresh algae used in health supplements (HS-6 121221)
• Miscellaneous vegetable products like unroasted chicory roots (HS-6 121299)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

• How to classify seaweed for import?
• What is the HS code for locust beans?
• Are sugar beets considered fit for human consumption?
• How to determine if a vegetable product is fit for consumption?
• What are the subheadings under HS-4 1212?
• Can I import dried chicory roots?
• What is the difference between HS-6 121291 and 121293?

Related topics

Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.

• HS-4 1212 classification for seaweeds
• importing locust beans for human consumption
• sugar beet products HS-6 classification
• how to classify dried vegetable products
• fit for human consumption vegetable products HS codes
• difference between seaweed subheadings HS-6
• import regulations for sugar cane products
• locust beans and carob powder classification

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of seaweeds are classified under HS-4 1212?

Seaweeds that are fit for human consumption, whether fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, fall under **HS-6 121221**.

How do I classify sugar beets for export?

Sugar beets intended for human consumption are classified under **HS-6 121291**.

What if my product is not specifically listed in the subheadings?

Use **HS-6 121299** for any vegetable products fit for human consumption that do not fall under the other specific categories.

Are there any restrictions on importing seaweeds?

Always check local regulations, as some seaweeds may have import restrictions based on health and safety standards.

Can I import frozen chicory roots?

Yes, frozen chicory roots for human consumption can be classified under **HS-6 121294**.

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