HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1205.10 – Oil seeds; low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken
HS code 1205.10 is the 6-digit subheading for oil seeds, low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken. It is used for canola seeds, low erucic acid rapeseed, canola oil seeds, rapeseed for edible oil and non-GMO canola seeds.
What HS 1205.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, commonly known as canola seeds. These seeds are a cornerstone of the global vegetable oil market, primarily cultivated for producing canola oil, a widely used cooking oil, and canola meal, a valuable animal feed. Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of canola, with significant imports by countries like China, Japan, Mexico, and the United States, driven by their demand for edible oils and livestock feed. The trade in low erucic acid rape seeds is highly sensitive to agricultural policies, weather patterns, and global demand for edible oils. Buyers prioritize seeds with high oil content and low moisture, ensuring efficient processing. The "low erucic acid" distinction is crucial for human consumption, differentiating it from industrial-grade rapeseed. This commodity plays a vital role in food security and the animal feed industry worldwide.
- Covers
- Canola seeds
- Low erucic acid rapeseed
- Canola oil seeds
- Rapeseed for edible oil
- Non-GMO canola seeds
- Organic canola seeds
- Hybrid canola seeds
- Examples
- Cargill Canola Seeds
- Bunge Canola
- Richardson International Canola
- Viterra Canola
- Bayer CropScience Canola Seeds
Codes often confused with 1205.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 120590 (Other rape or colza seeds) which covers high erucic acid varieties used for industrial purposes, and 151411 (Crude rape, colza or mustard oil, low erucic acid) if the oil has already been extracted.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 120510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 120510 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $3.8B 33% of world exports
- 2 Australia $2.8B 25% of world exports
- 3 Ukraine* ~$1.1B 9.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $11.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $3.3B 26% of world imports
- 2 China $1.3B 10% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.2B 9.4% of world imports
World total: $12.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 1205.10 2
Brazil splits HS 1205.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1205.10.10 Low erucic rapeseed (canola) for sowingPara semeadura (sementeira)
- 1205.10.90 Low erucic rapeseed (canola), not for sowingOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 12.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1205.10
What is HS code 120510?
HS code 120510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Oil seeds; low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken. This HS code specifically covers low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, commonly known as canola seeds. These seeds are a cornerstone of the global vegetable oil market, primarily cultivated for producing canola oil, a widely used cooking oil, and canola meal, a valuable animal feed. Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of canola, with significant imports by countries like China, Japan, Mexico, and the United States, driven by their demand for edible oils and livestock feed. The trade in low erucic acid rape seeds is highly sensitive to agricultural policies, weather patterns, and global demand for edible oils. Buyers prioritize seeds with high oil content and low moisture, ensuring efficient processing. The "low erucic acid" distinction is crucial for human consumption, differentiating it from industrial-grade rapeseed. This commodity plays a vital role in food security and the animal feed industry worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 120510?
Canola seeds, Low erucic acid rapeseed, Canola oil seeds, Rapeseed for edible oil, Non-GMO canola seeds, Organic canola seeds, Hybrid canola seeds
What are common misclassifications for HS code 120510?
This code is distinct from 120590 (Other rape or colza seeds) which covers high erucic acid varieties used for industrial purposes, and 151411 (Crude rape, colza or mustard oil, low erucic acid) if the oil has already been extracted.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 120510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 120510 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($3.8B, 33% of world exports), Australia ($2.8B) and Ukraine (about $1.1B). World exports came to about $11.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 120510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 120510 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.3B, 26% of world imports), China ($1.3B) and Japan ($1.2B). World imports came to about $12.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 120510 structured?
HS code 120510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (12) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 120510?
Brazil splits HS code 120510 into 2 NCM codes: 1205.10.10 (Low erucic rapeseed (canola) for sowing), 1205.10.90 (Low erucic rapeseed (canola), not for sowing). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.