Oil seeds; safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds, whether or not broken

HS v2017 Code: 120760

About oil seeds; safflower (carthamus tinctorius) seeds, whether or not broken

HS code 120760 covers the trade and production of safflower seeds, an important oilseed crop with a wide range of applications. Safflower is cultivated globally, with major producers including India, the United States, and Mexico. The oil extracted from safflower seeds is used in the production of edible oils, biofuels, and various industrial products, making it a significant contributor to the global agricultural and energy sectors.

Production process

Safflower is primarily grown as an annual crop, with the seeds harvested once the plant has reached maturity. The production process typically involves planting, irrigation, pest and weed management, and finally, mechanical harvesting of the seeds. The harvested seeds are then processed to extract the valuable oil, which can involve steps such as drying, cleaning, and pressing or solvent extraction.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the safflower industry include arable land, water for irrigation, agricultural machinery (such as seeders, sprayers, and harvesters), and labor for planting, tending, and harvesting the crop. Additionally, farmers may utilize fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural inputs to optimize crop yields and quality.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 120760 is the safflower seed itself, which is then processed to extract the oil. The extracted oil can be used for a variety of purposes, including 151221 Safflower oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 271019 Other oils obtained from the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar oils in which the aromatic constituents predominate over the non-aromatic constituents, and 382499 (Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included). The remaining seed meal can also be used as a high-protein animal feed.

Revisions to 120760

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 120760. The most recent 1 version of this code (120760) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 120760 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for oil seeds; safflower (carthamus tinctorius) 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/v2017/120760'>120760: Oil seeds; safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) 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/v2017/120750'>120750: Oil seeds; mustard 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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