Oil seeds; mustard seeds, whether or not broken

HS v2017 Code: 120750

About oil seeds; mustard seeds, whether or not broken

HS code 120750 covers the trade and production of oil seeds, specifically mustard seeds, whether or not broken. This industry plays a crucial role in the global agricultural and food processing sectors, providing a valuable source of vegetable oil, condiments, and other derived products. Mustard seeds are widely cultivated across various regions, with major producers including Canada, India, and China, making this a significant component of international trade and commerce.

Production process

The production of mustard seeds typically involves traditional farming methods, such as planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. Farmers carefully cultivate the mustard plants, ensuring optimal growing conditions and managing pests and diseases. Once harvested, the seeds are cleaned, dried, and often processed further to extract the valuable oil or prepare them for use as a condiment.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the mustard seed industry include agricultural land, suitable climate and soil conditions, farming equipment, and labor. Farmers also rely on various agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to ensure a healthy and productive crop. Additionally, the industry requires processing facilities, storage infrastructure, and transportation networks to handle the harvested seeds and distribute the final products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the mustard seed industry is the oil extracted from the seeds, which is used in various food and industrial applications. The remaining seed material can also be used as a condiment or further processed into other products, such as 120799 Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken. The mustard seed industry's outputs are widely consumed by the 150400 Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified and 210330 Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard industries, among others.

Revisions to 120750

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 120750. The most recent 1 version of this code (120750) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 120750 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for oil seeds; mustard 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/v2017/120750'>120750: Oil seeds; mustard 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/v2017/120730'>120730: Oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/120740'>120740: Oil seeds; sesamum 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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