Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard (heading 1208): importing markets
HS 1208 covers flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, except mustard. In 2025, the Dominican Republic, Canada and Belgium were the three…
Published on 2 November 2026Updated on 2 November 2026
HS 1208 covers flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, except mustard. In 2025, the Dominican Republic, Canada and Belgium were the three largest importers by value in UN Comtrade data. For a company exporting from Spain, the tariff and the entry requirements depend on the subheading and the destination.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 2 November 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1208
- Chapter
- 12 · Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
- Subheadings
- 2
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 154,369,300 |
| Canada | 131,615,774 |
| Belgium | 75,504,803 |
| South Korea | 67,753,004 |
| Peru | 53,722,080 |
| Spain | 35,990,460 |
| United Kingdom | 28,264,384 |
| Germany | 22,597,119 |
| United States | 13,426,621 |
| Guyana | 12,750,560 |
| France | 12,344,192 |
| Italy | 10,244,345 |
| Netherlands | 8,949,240 |
| Sweden | 8,430,961 |
| Poland | 7,350,717 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 2 November 2026
What to know before exporting HS 1208
HS 1208 is the heading for flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard. It sits in Chapter 12 and has two subheadings at the six-digit level. The first step is to place your product in the right subheading, because tariffs and documents are set from that classification.
The import table shows demand spread over several regions. The Dominican Republic and Canada lead, followed by Belgium, South Korea and Peru. Spain appears among the importers as well, which matters if you compare it with markets outside the European Union. Values are what each country declares as imports from the world, not purchases from Spain.
For a company exporting from Spain, the duty depends on the destination and on the agreement in force with it. Belgium and other EU members receive the goods within the single market, with no customs duty between member states. For third countries, the applicable duty and any preferential rate are looked up by code in Access2Markets, which also lists rules of origin and import formalities for each country.
Entry requirements for this kind of product often include health or plant-health rules, and they vary by country. Check them in the same tool before quoting a price. Also confirm with your customs agent that the eight or ten digit code used in the destination matches the one on your invoice, since national extensions go beyond the six digits shared worldwide.
Customs data lag behind the market. The 2025 figures are the latest consolidated ones, so a country with a small value in the table may already have changed. Use the ranking to choose which markets to study first, and verify the current conditions before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 1208 cover?
HS 1208 covers flours and meals made from oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, except those of mustard. It belongs to Chapter 12, which groups oil seeds, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants, and straw and fodder.
Which countries import the most under HS 1208?
In 2025 data from UN Comtrade, the largest importers by value were the Dominican Republic, Canada and Belgium, followed by South Korea and Peru. The figures are each country's declared imports from the world.
Where do I find the import duty for HS 1208 from Spain?
The duty depends on the subheading, the destination country and the agreement in force. For an exporter from Spain, it is looked up by code and country in Access2Markets, which also shows rules of origin and import requirements.
Do I pay customs duty when selling HS 1208 goods to Belgium from Spain?
No customs duty applies between EU member states, since goods move within the single market. VAT and any product-specific rules still apply, so check them with your tax adviser or customs agent before invoicing.
Is the six-digit code enough to ship?
Not always. The six digits are common worldwide, but many countries add national digits for tariffs and statistics. Confirm the full destination code with your customs agent or in the destination's tariff database.
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