HS Code 121229
Seaweeds and other algae
Official description: Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included : Seaweeds and other algae : Other
Also searched as: seaweed, algae, marine algae, seaweed for agriculture, non-edible seaweed
Classification
How 121229 breaks down
Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit
Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included
Seaweeds and other algae
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 121229?
Buyers sourcing seaweeds and other algae from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 121229 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 121229
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 121229 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 1212
Other HS codes under 1212
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included". If 121229 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 121229: common questions
What is HS code 121229?
HS code 121229 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included : Seaweeds and other algae : Other". The first two digits (12) are the chapter — Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit — and digits 3-4 (1212) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 121229?
Common products classified under 121229 include seaweed, algae, marine algae, seaweed for agriculture, non-edible seaweed and similar items matching seaweeds and other algae. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 121229?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 121229 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (121229) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 12
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