Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits — HTS 1207
Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken
Chapter 12 › Heading 1207
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1207 is a broad product category for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits not covered by the more specifically named headings elsewhere in Chapter 12. It generally groups seeds or fruits used to obtain vegetable oils, whether whole or broken. The heading is not a complete classification by itself: the product’s exact type and characteristics determine the more specific tariff line.
To reach an 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the seed or fruit by its common and botanical or commercial name, then review the subheadings and statistical provisions under heading 1207. The final digits commonly distinguish the material or type, and may also depend on how the product is presented. Confirm that the product belongs in heading 1207 rather than a more specific heading, and check the current HTSUS and applicable notes before entry.
What to check
- Identify the exact seed or oleaginous fruit, using the botanical name, variety, and commercial description where available.
- Confirm whether the goods are whole or broken and document any processing, such as cleaning, drying, roasting, grinding, or extraction.
- Read the heading, subheading, chapter notes, and relevant section notes together; a more specific provision may take precedence.
- Match the product’s actual composition and presentation to the wording of the 8-digit provision, not merely to its intended use or invoice description.
- Check the current HTSUS, official classification guidance, and any admissibility requirements; ask a customs broker or obtain a binding ruling if the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 1207 summary
Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1207.10.00.00 👉 | Palm nuts and kernels | Free | — | Free |
| 1207.30.00.00 👉 | Castor oil seeds | Free | — | Free |
| 1207.40.00 👉 | Sesame seeds | Free | — | 2.6¢/kg |
| 1207.50.00.00 👉 | Mustard seeds | Free | — | 4.4¢/kg |
| 1207.60.00.00 👉 | Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds | Free | — | Free |
| 1207.70.00 👉 | Melon seeds | 0.83¢/kg | Free | 13.2¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1207?
Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.