Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
HS v2017 Code: 12
About oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
HS code 12 covers a diverse range of agricultural products, including oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds, and industrial or medicinal plants. These commodities play a vital role in the global economy, serving as essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, from food processing and biofuel production to the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. The products within this code contribute significantly to the world's supply of vegetable oils, animal feeds, and various other valuable goods.
Production process
The production techniques for the commodities under HS code 12 vary depending on the specific product. In general, the cultivation of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits involves planting, harvesting, and processing the crops to extract the desired oils and other valuable components. For miscellaneous grains and seeds, the process may include sowing, harvesting, cleaning, and sorting the raw materials. Industrial and medicinal plants are often grown and harvested using specialized techniques to ensure the desired quality and potency of the final products.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the industries covered by HS code 12 include arable land, suitable climate and soil conditions, agricultural machinery and equipment, and a skilled workforce. Depending on the specific product, additional inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation systems may be necessary. The availability and accessibility of these resources can significantly impact the productivity and competitiveness of the industries within this code.
Production outputs
The outputs of HS code 12 are diverse and serve as inputs for a wide range of other industries. The oil seeds and oleaginous fruits are processed to produce vegetable oils, which are then used in the food, cosmetic, and biofuel industries. The miscellaneous grains and seeds may be used for animal feed, food production, or as raw materials for various industrial applications. The industrial and medicinal plants can be used to manufacture pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and other specialized products. Some of the related HS codes that may consume the outputs of HS code 12 include 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes, 23 Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder, and 30 Pharmaceutical products.
Family tree for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/12'>12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1201'>1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken</a>"] A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1202'>1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken</a>"] A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1203'>1203: Copra</a>"] A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1204'>1204: Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken</a>"] A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1205'>1205: Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken</a>"] A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1206'>1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken</a>"] A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1207'>1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken</a>"] A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1208'>1208: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard</a>"] A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1209'>1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing</a>"] A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1210'>1210: Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin</a>"] A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1211'>1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered</a>"] A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1212'>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.</a>"] A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1213'>1213: Cereal straw and husks, unprepared; whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets</a>"] A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1214'>1214: Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level4 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level4 class J level4 class K level4 class L level4 class M level4 class N level4 class O level4 class A highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class A highlight