Customs tariff code 1209.91: Seeds, andere, Samen von Gemüsen
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 1209.91 covers Seeds, andere, Samen von Gemüsen. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
1209.91 is HS subheading 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
- 1209.91
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 1209.91
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 1209 91 80: Hierher gehören Kerne von Kürbissen, die zur Aussaat bestimmt sind. Siehe auch die Erläuterungen zu den Unterpositionen 1207 99 96 und 1212 99 95.
Zu Unterposition 1209 91: 1. Samen, zur Aussaat bestimmt, aus der Frucht der Gattung Capsicum gewonnen, gereinigt und mit dem Fungizid Thiram behandelt. Anwendung der Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6.
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 1209.91 cover?
Code 1209.91 covers Seeds, andere, Samen von Gemüsen. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1209.91?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 1209.91. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 1209.91?
The first six digits form the HS code: 120991. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1209.91 have?
1209.91 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1209.91 sit in the tariff?
1209.91 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. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1209.91?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 1209.91. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
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 1209.91 change?
1209.91 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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