Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken

HS v2022 Code: 1206

About sunflower seeds; whether or not broken

HS code 1206 covers sunflower seeds, whether or not broken. Sunflower seeds are an important agricultural commodity with a wide range of applications. They are a key ingredient in the production of edible oils, animal feed, and various food products. The global sunflower seed industry plays a significant role in the broader agricultural economy, contributing to food security and international trade.

Production process

Sunflower seeds are primarily produced through agricultural cultivation. Farmers plant sunflower seeds, which then grow into tall plants with large flower heads. The seeds are harvested once the flower heads have matured and dried. After harvesting, the seeds may undergo various processing steps, such as cleaning, drying, and shelling, to prepare them for further use.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the sunflower seed industry include arable land, sunflower seed varieties, agricultural machinery, and labor. Farmers also rely on inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation systems to ensure optimal growing conditions. Additionally, the industry requires processing equipment, such as seed cleaning and shelling machines, to prepare the harvested seeds for market.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 1206 is sunflower seeds, which can be used for a variety of purposes. The seeds are a valuable source of edible oil, which is extracted and processed for use in cooking, baking, and the production of other food products. Sunflower seeds are also used as a component in 2302 Bran, sharps and other residues, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants for animal feed. Additionally, sunflower seeds may be consumed directly as a snack or ingredient in various food items.

Family tree for sunflower seeds; whether or not broken

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/12'>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/v2022/1206'>1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1201'>1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1202'>1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1203'>1203: Copra</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1204'>1204: Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1205'>1205: Rape or colza seeds; whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1207'>1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1208'>1208: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1209'>1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1210'>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/v2022/1211'>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/v2022/1212'>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/v2022/1213'>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/v2022/1214'>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>"]

    B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120600'>120600: Oil seeds; sunflower seeds, whether or not broken</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 P level6

  class B 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 B highlight