Product classification
HS code for Canola seeds: 1205.10
Oil seeds, low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken.
Classification of canola seeds under HS 1205.10
Canola seeds are classified under HS code 1205.10. This classification is located in Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds, and fruit. Heading 1205 is dedicated to rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken. The subheading 1205.10 specifically identifies "low erucic acid rape or colza seeds." Canola is the commercial and regulatory name for these specific varieties, which have been traditionally bred to contain less than 2% erucic acid in their fatty acid profile and less than 30 micromoles of glucosinolates per gram of air-dry oil-free solid. These seeds are primarily traded for the purpose of oil extraction or for use as sowing seeds. The classification applies to the raw, unprocessed seeds. If the seeds have been roasted or otherwise prepared for direct human consumption, they would move to Chapter 20, but in their raw state for industrial or agricultural use, they remain in Chapter 12.
- Covers
- Low erucic acid rape seeds
- Canola seeds for crushing
- Canola seeds for sowing
- Broken canola seeds
- Genetically modified canola seeds
- Hybrid canola planting seeds
- Also under 1205.10
- Cargill Canola Seeds
- Bunge Canola
- Richardson International Canola
- Viterra Canola
- Bayer CropScience Canola Seeds
Codes often confused with 1205.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for canola seeds is HS code 1205.90, which is reserved for "other" rape or colza seeds (those with high erucic acid content). High erucic acid varieties are typically used for industrial lubricants rather than food-grade oil. Another error involves confusing the seeds with the byproduct; canola meal is classified under 2306.41. Additionally, mustard seeds are sometimes confused with canola but are correctly classified under HS code 1207.50.
Top exporters and importers of HS 120510 (the code used for canola seeds), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 120510 (the code used for canola seeds) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 120510, not only canola seeds.
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 canola seeds
Brazil splits HS 1205.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1205.10.10Low erucic rapeseed (canola) for sowing
- 1205.10.90Low erucic rapeseed (canola), not for sowing
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canola seeds
What is the HS code for Canola seeds?
The HS code for Canola seeds is 120510 (Oil seeds; low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken). The HS code for canola seeds is 1205.10, which covers low erucic acid rape or colza seeds.
How do I classify Canola seeds for customs?
Canola seeds is classified under HS code 120510 — Oil seeds; low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a seed as "low erucic acid" for HS purposes?
For HS classification, low erucic acid rape or colza seeds are those yielding a fixed oil which has an erucic acid content of less than 2% by weight.
Which countries are the top exporters of canola seeds (HS 120510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 120510 (the code used for canola seeds) 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 canola seeds (HS 120510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 120510 (the code used for canola seeds) 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.
Is the HS code for Canola seeds the same in all countries?
The base HS code 120510 for Canola seeds is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for canola seeds in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 120510 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for canola seeds depends on the product's details: 1205.10.10 (Low erucic rapeseed (canola) for sowing), 1205.10.90 (Low erucic rapeseed (canola), not for sowing).