Product classification
HS code for Low erucic rapeseed: 1205.10
Oil seeds, low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken.
Classification of low erucic rapeseed under HS 1205.10
Low erucic acid rapeseed is classified under HS code 1205.10. This classification is determined by the botanical nature of the seed and its specific chemical composition as defined in the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes. According to the legal notes for Chapter 12, \"low erucic acid rape or colza seeds\" are defined as seeds yielding a fixed oil which has an erucic acid content of less than 2% by weight and yielding a solid component which contains less than 30 micromoles of glucosinolates per gram. This specific variety, often commercially referred to as Canola, is distinguished from high erucic acid varieties which are typically used for industrial lubricants rather than food-grade oil. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule 1, as the terms of the heading and subheadings specifically provide for this distinction based on chemical thresholds. The seeds must be in their raw, whole, or broken state; if they have been processed into oil, they would move to Chapter 15, or if processed into oil-cake/meal, they would fall under Chapter 23.
- Covers
- Canola seeds (Brassica napus L. or Brassica rapa L.)
- Low erucic acid rape seeds for oil crushing
- Broken low erucic acid colza seeds
- Certified low erucic acid oilseeds
- 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 frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 1205.90, which is reserved for \"Other\" rape or colza seeds. This code is specifically for high erucic acid varieties (above 2%). Importers often confuse these if laboratory testing has not confirmed the erucic acid and glucosinolate levels. Additionally, sunflower seeds (1206.00) and mustard seeds (1207.50) are sometimes confused with rapeseed due to physical similarities in seed size and color, though they belong to entirely different botanical families and HS headings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 120510 (the code used for low erucic rapeseed), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 120510 (the code used for low erucic rapeseed) 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 low erucic rapeseed.
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 low erucic rapeseed
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 low erucic rapeseed
What is the HS code for Low erucic rapeseed?
The HS code for Low erucic rapeseed is 120510 (Oil seeds; low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken). The international HS code for low erucic acid rape or colza seeds is 1205.10.
How do I classify Low erucic rapeseed for customs?
Low erucic rapeseed 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.
How is 'low erucic' defined for customs purposes?
It is defined as having an erucic acid content of less than 2% by weight and a glucosinolate content of less than 30 micromoles per gram of the solid component.
Which countries are the top exporters of low erucic rapeseed (HS 120510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 120510 (the code used for low erucic rapeseed) 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 low erucic rapeseed (HS 120510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 120510 (the code used for low erucic rapeseed) 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 Low erucic rapeseed the same in all countries?
The base HS code 120510 for Low erucic rapeseed 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 low erucic rapeseed in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 120510 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for low erucic rapeseed 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).