Oil seeds; cotton seeds, seed, whether or not broken

HS v2022 Code: 120721

About oil seeds; cotton seeds, seed, whether or not broken

HS code 120721 covers the trade of cotton seeds, which are an essential agricultural commodity with a wide range of applications. Cotton is a major cash crop globally, and the seeds produced during cotton harvesting have become an important source of vegetable oil, animal feed, and other industrial products. This code plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, connecting cotton producers with a diverse range of downstream industries.

Production process

The production of cotton seeds typically involves the harvesting of cotton bolls, which are then processed to extract the seeds. This process often includes mechanical separation, cleaning, and drying to prepare the seeds for further processing or trade. The seeds may undergo additional processing, such as oil extraction or dehulling, depending on the intended end-use.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the cotton seed industry include the cotton crop itself, as well as various processing equipment and facilities. Cotton farmers provide the raw material, while specialized machinery and infrastructure are required for the harvesting, cleaning, and preparation of the cotton seeds. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are necessary for the various processing steps.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the cotton seed industry include 150610 Vegetable oils and their fractions derived from the seeds, as well as 230610 Oil-cake and other solid residues that can be used as animal feed. Cotton seeds are also a source of 520100 Cotton, not carded or combed for the textile industry. The versatility of cotton seeds makes them an important commodity across a range of downstream sectors.

Revisions to 120721

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 120721. The most recent 1 version of this code (120721) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 120721.

Family tree for oil seeds; cotton seeds, seed, 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/v2022/1207'>1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120721'>120721: Oil seeds; cotton seeds, seed, whether or not broken</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120710'>120710: Oil seeds; palm nuts and kernels, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120729'>120729: Oil seeds; cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120730'>120730: Oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120740'>120740: Oil seeds; sesamum seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120750'>120750: Oil seeds; mustard seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120760'>120760: Oil seeds; safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120770'>120770: Oil seeds; melon seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120791'>120791: Oil seeds; poppy seeds, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120799'>120799: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken</a>"]

    

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