Oil seeds; rape or colza seeds, other than low erucic, whether or not broken

HS code 120590 covers the import and export of rape or colza seeds, which are a crucial agricultural commodity used in the production of vegetable oils and animal feed. These oilseeds play a significant role in the global edible oils market and are an important source of income for farmers and producers worldwide. The trade of 120590 commodities is closely tied to the broader agricultural and food processing industries, making it an integral part of the global economy.

Rape or colza seeds are typically grown as an annual crop, with the seeds harvested and processed to extract the valuable oil. The production process involves planting, cultivating, and harvesting the crop, followed by cleaning, drying, and storage of the seeds. The seeds are then crushed or pressed to extract the oil, which is further refined and processed for various end-uses. The remaining seed meal is often used as a high-protein animal feed.

The main inputs required for the production of 120590 commodities include arable land, agricultural machinery, fertilizers, and labor. Farmers and producers also rely on access to reliable transportation and storage infrastructure to move the seeds from the field to processing facilities. Additionally, the industry requires significant energy inputs, such as fuel and electricity, to power the various stages of production and processing.

The primary output of HS code 120590 is refined vegetable oil, which is used in a wide range of food and industrial applications. The extracted oil may be further processed into products such as 151411 Oils and their fractions, of low erucic acid rape or colza seeds or colza seeds or 151419 Oils and their fractions, of rape, colza or mustard seeds, other than low erucic acid. The remaining seed meal is a valuable byproduct that is commonly used as a high-protein animal feed ingredient.