Oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken

HS v2017 Code: 120730

About oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken

HS code 120730 covers the import and export of castor oil seeds, a versatile agricultural commodity with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Castor oil seeds are an important global crop, with major producers located in countries such as India, China, and Brazil. The castor oil industry plays a significant role in the global economy, providing raw materials for the production of lubricants, paints, coatings, cosmetics, and various other products.

Production process

Castor oil seeds are typically harvested by hand or mechanically, depending on the scale of production. After harvesting, the seeds are dried, cleaned, and processed to extract the valuable castor oil. This process often involves mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, or a combination of both methods to maximize oil yield. The extracted oil is then refined and processed further for specific end-use applications.

Production inputs

The primary input for the castor oil industry is, of course, the castor oil seed itself. Farmers and producers require access to high-quality castor seed varieties, as well as the necessary agricultural equipment and infrastructure to cultivate, harvest, and process the crop. Additionally, the industry relies on energy sources, transportation networks, and various processing chemicals and technologies to transform the raw seeds into usable castor oil.

Production outputs

The primary output of the castor oil industry is the refined castor oil, which is then used as a feedstock for a wide range of downstream industries. These include the production of 340300 lubricants, 330499 cosmetics and personal care products, 320910 paints and coatings, and 382490 various industrial chemicals. The castor oil industry also generates byproducts, such as castor meal, which can be used as a protein-rich animal feed or fertilizer.

Revisions to 120730

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 120730. The most recent 1 version of this code (120730) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 120730 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken

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    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/v2017/1207'>1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120730'>120730: Oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120710'>120710: Oil seeds; palm nuts and kernels, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120721'>120721: Oil seeds; cotton seeds, seed, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120729'>120729: Oil seeds; cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120740'>120740: Oil seeds; sesamum seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120750'>120750: Oil seeds; mustard seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120760'>120760: Oil seeds; safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120770'>120770: Oil seeds; melon seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120791'>120791: Oil seeds; poppy seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120799'>120799: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken</a>"]

    

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