HS Code for Sunflower Seed (HS 1206)
Sunflower is a global top-4 oilseed (~55m MT/yr). Two market splits: oil-crush (~90% of tonnage, 40% oil content) and confectionery (in-shell/kernel for snacks). Ukraine + Russia = ~55% of global production. War disruption 2022-24 rerouted flows via EU (Solidarity Lanes) and Turkey.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1206.00 | Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken |
| 1512.11 | Crude sunflower oil |
| 1512.19 | Refined sunflower oil |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% Solidarity Lanes duty suspension from Ukraine. |
| China | 9% |
| India (BCD) | 35% Very high to protect domestic oilseed price. |
Numerical Example: 20,000 MT Ukrainian sunflower seed, FOB Constanta USD 490/MT, CFR Turkey Bandirma
20,000 MT Ukrainian sunflower seed, FOB Constanta USD 490/MT, CFR Turkey Bandirma. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · GAFTA 100 delivery.
- · EU quality: max 2% impurities, 9% moisture.
- · Ukraine
- · Russia
- · Romania
- · Bulgaria
- · Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Oil-type (98% of tonnage) is high-oleic or NuSun with 40-45% oil, small dark seeds. Confectionery type is larger striped seeds for in-shell snacks (US-style ball park seeds, Middle East roast). Confectionery premium USD 200-500/MT over oil-type. Different varieties, agronomy, and grading standards.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to agriculture (HS 1206.00) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.