Oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken

HS v2022 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 a crucial raw material for the production of castor oil, which is used in the manufacturing of lubricants, paints, coatings, cosmetics, and various other products. As a globally traded commodity, the trade in castor oil seeds plays a significant role in the broader agricultural and industrial sectors.

Production process

Castor oil seeds are primarily produced through agricultural cultivation. The seeds are harvested from the castor plant, 120730 Oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken, which is typically grown in tropical and subtropical regions. After harvesting, the seeds are processed to extract the valuable castor oil, which can be used in its raw form or further refined for specific applications.

Production inputs

The production of castor oil seeds requires a few key inputs, including fertile agricultural land, suitable climate conditions, and access to water resources. Additionally, farmers may utilize various agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and specialized equipment to optimize the yield and quality of the castor oil seeds. The processing of the seeds into castor oil also requires access to extraction and refining equipment, as well as energy sources to power the production facilities.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 120730 is the castor oil seed itself, which can be further processed into castor oil. This oil is then consumed by a variety of industries, including 271019 Other oils; petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils, 330499 Cosmetic and toilet preparations; other, and 340211 Organic surface-active agents; cationic, among others. The castor oil seeds and their derivatives are widely used in the production of lubricants, paints, coatings, cosmetics, and a range of other industrial and consumer products.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 120730.

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

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    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/v2022/120730'>120730: Oil seeds; castor oil seeds, 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/v2022/120721'>120721: Oil seeds; cotton seeds, seed, whether or not broken</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/120729'>120729: Oil seeds; cotton seeds, other than seed, 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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