Chapter 12 covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants, straw and fodder. The goods in this chapter are mostly plant reproductive materials or primary processed agricultural products, with the core characteristic being that they have not undergone deep processing and remain in their natural state or have only undergone simple cleaning, crushing, or similar treatments. Safflower seeds, as oil seeds, are classified in this chapter because of their high oil content and suitability for oil extraction. Heading 1207 covers other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, including safflower seeds, cotton seeds, castor seeds, sesame seeds, mustard seeds, sunflower seeds, etc., whether or not broken. However, it does not include the specific oil seeds of headings 1201 to 1206 (such as soybeans, groundnuts, linseed, rapeseed, etc.), nor does it include roasted or further processed oil seeds (classified in Chapter 20 or Chapter 15). The first 2 digits (12) represent Chapter 12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants, straw and fodder. The 3rd-4th digits (07) represent heading 1207: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken. The 5th-6th digits (60) represent subheading 1207.60: Safflower seeds. This subheading specifically refers to the seeds of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), whether or not broken, but not further processed. Safflower seeds have a high oil content and are mainly used for extracting safflower seed oil, which conforms to the definition of heading 1207 'Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits'. They do not belong to the specific oil seeds of 1201-1206 (such as soybeans, groundnuts, linseed, etc.), nor do they belong to 1208 (flours and meals of oil seeds) or 1209 (seeds for planting). If roasted or further processed, they are classified in Chapter 20 or Chapter 15.

Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should use standard Chinese and English names, such as '红花籽' or 'Safflower seeds'. Whether broken: Indicate whether the safflower seeds have been broken. Whether broken or not does not affect classification under 1207.60, but it affects declaration accuracy. Use: Indicate the use of the safflower seeds, such as oil extraction, planting, feed, etc. The use affects classification and regulatory conditions. Processing method: Describe the processing method, such as unprocessed, cleaned, broken, etc., to ensure it does not exceed the scope of simple treatment. Composition content: Declare the main components of the safflower seeds, such as oil content, protein, moisture, etc., for customs valuation and classification reference. Origin: Declare the country or region of origin of the safflower seeds, which affects tariffs and trade policies. Packaging specifications: Declare the packaging method and specifications, such as bagged, bulk, net weight per bag, etc. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'. Product name: Safflower seeds (红花籽); Whether broken: Not broken; Use: For oil extraction; Processing method: Cleaned, not roasted; Composition content: Oil content 38%, moisture 8%, impurities 1%; Origin: India; Packaging specifications: 25 kg/bag; Brand: None. Mistakenly classifying safflower seeds under 1209 (seeds for planting), ignoring their use for oil extraction. Failure to declare whether broken, leading to classification disputes or inspection delays. Declaring roasted safflower seeds under 1207.60, when they should actually be classified in Chapter 20. Ignoring declaration of use, resulting in inability to enjoy specific trade policies or missing regulatory documents.

The core basis for classification is the 'Import and Export Tariff' and the 'HS Explanatory Notes'. Safflower seeds are oil seeds and are not listed in the specific headings of 1201-1206, so they are classified under 1207 'Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits'. Subheading 1207.60 specifically refers to safflower seeds. When determining, it is necessary to confirm: 1) the goods are seeds of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius); 2) they have not been roasted or further processed; 3) they are mainly used for oil extraction or planting. If broken, they are still classified under 1207.60. 1209 Seeds, fruit and spores, for sowing: 1209 covers seeds for planting, while 1207.60 covers safflower seeds whether or not for planting, but if clearly for planting and conforming to the notes of 1209, they are preferentially classified under 1209. In practice, safflower seeds for oil extraction are classified under 1207.60. 1208 Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits: 1208 is the flour of safflower seeds and other oil seeds, while 1207.60 is whole or broken seeds. If safflower seeds are ground into flour, they are classified under 1208. 1512 Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof: 1512 is safflower seed oil, which is a fat or oil, while 1207.60 is the raw material safflower seeds. If oil has been extracted, it is classified under 1512. 2306 Oil-cake and other solid residues: 2306 is the residue after oil extraction, while 1207.60 is the seeds before oil extraction. If oil has been extracted, the residue is classified under 2306. 1211 Plants and parts of plants used primarily in perfumery, pharmacy, insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes: 1211 covers medicinal plants; safflower (flowers) are classified under 1211, but safflower seeds as oil seeds are classified under 1207.60. Are they seeds of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)? Have they not been roasted or further processed? Are they used for oil extraction or planting? Are they broken? Being broken does not affect classification under 1207.60. Are they mixed with other oil seeds? If mixed, classification should be based on the principal component.

What is the difference between safflower and safflower seeds? Are the HS codes the same? Safflower usually refers to the flowers of safflower, classified as a medicinal plant under 1211; safflower seeds are the seeds of safflower, classified as oil seeds under 1207.60. The HS codes are different, and when declaring, it is necessary to clarify whether the commodity is flowers or seeds. Which code should broken safflower seeds be classified under? Broken safflower seeds are still classified under 1207.60, because heading 1207 covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits 'whether or not broken'. However, if broken and further processed into flour, they are classified under 1208. If safflower seeds are used for planting, should they be classified under 1207.60 or 1209? If safflower seeds are clearly used for planting and conform to the notes of 1209 (seeds for sowing), they are preferentially classified under 1209. However, in practice, if the use cannot be distinguished, they are usually declared under 1207.60. It is recommended to determine based on actual use and contract. What regulatory documents are required for importing safflower seeds? Importing safflower seeds may require an 'Import Animal and Plant Quarantine License', certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, etc. The specific requirements depend on the country of origin and use. It is recommended to check the 'List of Quarantine Access for Imported Plants' and the latest announcements issued by the General Administration of Customs. How to check the tariff rate for safflower seeds? You can check the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' or the website of the General Administration of Customs, and determine the MFN rate, agreement rate, or general rate based on HS code 1207.60 and the country of origin. Tariff rates may change, and it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff. What is the difference in HS codes between safflower seed oil and safflower seeds? Safflower seed oil is classified under 1512.19 (or other subheadings), while safflower seeds are classified under 1207.60. The processing stages are different: oil is an extract, and seeds are the raw material. How to fill in the composition content when declaring safflower seeds? The main components should be filled in, such as oil content, protein, moisture, impurities, etc. Oil content is a key indicator that affects classification and valuation. It is recommended to provide a test report as supporting evidence. Can safflower seeds enjoy agreement tariff rates? If the country of origin has signed a free trade agreement with China and complies with the rules of origin, an agreement tariff rate can be applied for. A certificate of origin is required, and it is necessary to confirm that the code is included in the agreement tariff list.