HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1207.30 – Oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken
HS code 1207.30 is the 6-digit subheading for oil seeds, castor oil seeds, whether or not broken. It is used for castor seeds, whole castor beans, crushed castor seeds, organic castor seeds and hybrid castor seeds.
What HS 1207.30 covers
Castor oil seeds are a unique and important commodity under this HS code, primarily cultivated for their oil, which has a wide range of industrial and medicinal applications. Castor oil is used in lubricants, paints, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and even as a biofuel component, making these seeds a critical raw material for diverse industries. India is by far the largest producer and exporter of castor seeds and oil, with significant imports by countries like China, the European Union, and the United States, driven by their industrial demands. The trade is influenced by global industrial output, demand for bio-based products, and agricultural yields in key producing regions. The EUDR mention indicates a growing emphasis on sustainable sourcing, requiring traceability and deforestation-free verification for these seeds, reflecting broader environmental concerns in agricultural trade. Buyers often seek specific oil content and purity.
- Covers
- Castor seeds
- Whole castor beans
- Crushed castor seeds
- Organic castor seeds
- Hybrid castor seeds
- Castor seed meal (as byproduct)
- Ricinus communis seeds
- Examples
- Jayant Agro-Organics Castor Seeds
- Adani Wilmar Castor Seeds
- Gokul Agro Resources Castor Seeds
- various Indian agricultural cooperatives.
Codes often confused with 1207.30
Common mistake. This code should not be confused with 120799 (Other oil seeds) if not clearly identified as castor, or with 151530 (Castor oil and its fractions) if the oil has already been extracted.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 120730, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 120730 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% 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 India $6.6M 36% of world exports
- 2 Ethiopia* ~$3.9M 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Brazil $2.1M 12% of world exports
World total: $18M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $8.3M 43% of world imports
- 2 Kenya $5.9M 30% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $951K 4.9% of world imports
World total: $20M 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 1207.30 2
Brazil splits HS 1207.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1207.30.10 Castor oil seeds for sowingPara semeadura (sementeira)
- 1207.30.90 Castor oil seeds, not for sowingOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 12.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about HS 1207.30
What is HS code 120730?
HS code 120730 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Oil seeds; castor oil seeds, whether or not broken. Castor oil seeds are a unique and important commodity under this HS code, primarily cultivated for their oil, which has a wide range of industrial and medicinal applications. Castor oil is used in lubricants, paints, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and even as a biofuel component, making these seeds a critical raw material for diverse industries. India is by far the largest producer and exporter of castor seeds and oil, with significant imports by countries like China, the European Union, and the United States, driven by their industrial demands. The trade is influenced by global industrial output, demand for bio-based products, and agricultural yields in key producing regions. The EUDR mention indicates a growing emphasis on sustainable sourcing, requiring traceability and deforestation-free verification for these seeds, reflecting broader environmental concerns in agricultural trade. Buyers often seek specific oil content and purity.
What products fall under HS code 120730?
Castor seeds, Whole castor beans, Crushed castor seeds, Organic castor seeds, Hybrid castor seeds, Castor seed meal (as byproduct), Ricinus communis seeds
What are common misclassifications for HS code 120730?
This code should not be confused with 120799 (Other oil seeds) if not clearly identified as castor, or with 151530 (Castor oil and its fractions) if the oil has already been extracted.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 120730?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 120730 in UN Comtrade data were India ($6.6M, 36% of world exports), Ethiopia (about $3.9M) and Brazil ($2.1M). World exports came to about $18M, 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 120730?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 120730 in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.3M, 43% of world imports), Kenya ($5.9M) and Brazil ($951K). World imports came to about $20M, 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 120730 structured?
HS code 120730 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (12) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 120730?
Brazil splits HS code 120730 into 2 NCM codes: 1207.30.10 (Castor oil seeds for sowing), 1207.30.90 (Castor oil seeds, not for sowing). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.