Customs tariff code 1209.29.60.00: Fodder beet seed (Beta vulgaris var. alba)
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 1209.29.60.00 covers Fodder beet seed (Beta vulgaris var. alba). The third-country duty rate is 8.3 %, plus import VAT.
1209.29.60.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 12. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 1209.29.60.00
- Third-country duty
- 8.3 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 3
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 12OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS; MISCELLANEOUS GRAINS, SEEDS AND FRUIT; INDUSTRIAL OR MEDICINAL PLANTS; STRAW AND FODDER
- 1209Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing
- 1209.29Other
- 1209.29.60Fodder beet seed (Beta vulgaris var. alba)
- 1209.29.60.00Fodder beet seed (Beta vulgaris var. alba)
From HS code to customs tariff code 1209.29.60.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 8.3 % | MFN |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Iceland | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Mexico | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Graines de betteraves fourragères (nom scientifique : Beta vulgaris L), à ensemencer, conditionnées pour la vente au détail en carton ou sac.
Graines de betteraves fourragères, à ensemencer.
Graines de betteraves fourragère, à ensemencer.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 1209 29 60: Hierher gehört auch so genanntes Monogermsaatgut, das durch Zucht, und Präzisionssaatgut, das durch künstliche Teilung der Samenknäuel gewonnen ist (genetisch einkeimiges oder auf technischem Weg einkeimig gemachtes Saatgut), auch wenn es mit einem Überzug (meist auf der Grundlage von Ton) versehen ist.
1. Zu Position 1207 gehören insbesondere Palmnüsse und Palmkerne, Baumwollsamen, Rizinussamen, Sesamsamen, Senfsamen, Saflorsamen, Mohnsamen und Sheanüsse (Karitenüsse). Zu dieser Position gehören jedoch nicht Waren der Position 0801 oder 0802 und Oliven (Kapitel 7 oder Kapitel 20) (RV E1201000). 2. Zu Position 1208 gehören sowohl nichtentfettete als auch teilweise entfettete Mehle sowie Mehle, die entfettet, sodann vollständig oder teilweise mit ihren ursprünglichen Ölen aufgefettet worden sind. Ausgenommen sind jedoch Rückstände der Positionen 2304 bis 2306 (RV E1202000). 3. Samen von Rüben, Samen für Wiesen, Samen von Zierblumen, Samen von Gemüse, Samen von Waldbäumen, Samen von Obstbäumen, Samen von Wicken (ausgenommen solche der Art Vicia faba) oder Samen von Lupinen gelten als Samen zur Aussaat im Sinne der Position 1209 (RV E1203100). …
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von nicht mehr als 3 GHT zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0201000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 1209.29.60.00 cover?
Code 1209.29.60.00 covers Fodder beet seed (Beta vulgaris var. alba). Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1209.29.60.00?
The third-country duty rate for 1209.29.60.00 is 8.3 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 1209.29.60.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 120929. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1209.29.60.00 have?
1209.29.60.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1209.29.60.00 sit in the tariff?
1209.29.60.00 sits in this hierarchy: 12 OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS; MISCELLANEOUS GRAINS, SEEDS AND FRUIT; INDUSTRIAL OR MEDICINAL PLANTS; STRAW AND FODDER > 1209 Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing > 120929 Other > 12092960 Fodder beet seed (Beta vulgaris var. alba). The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1209.29.60.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 1209.29.60.00, for example FRBTIFR-BTI-2025-01708. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 1209.29.60.00 change?
1209.29.60.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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