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🇪🇺 Germany (EU) Import Tariff: HS 12.12

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c.

MFN Tariff Rate2.8%
FTA Rate (EU-UK TCA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.1%
Savings: 1.7 percentage points
HS Code12.12
ProductLocust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c.
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇪🇺 Germany (EU)

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 12.12 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.3%0.1%USSFTA
🇦🇪 UAE0.9%——
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.4%——
🇨🇦 Canada2.1%0.2%USMCA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.3%1.1%UK-SACUM
🇦🇺 Australia2.3%0.8%AUSFTA
🇲🇽 Mexico2.7%0.2%USMCA
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)(current)2.8%1.1%EU-UK TCA
🇻🇳 Vietnam2.8%1.1%RCEP/JVEPA
🇯🇵 Japan2.9%1%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇹🇼 Taiwan3.2%0.4%ASTEP
🇿🇦 South Africa3.3%1.6%UK-SACUM
🇰🇷 South Korea3.5%0.9%KAFTA/RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia3.5%——
🇺🇸 United States3.7%1.4%US-Japan Trade Agreement
China3.9%1.9%RCEP
🇹🇭 Thailand4.2%1%RCEP/JTEPA
🇹🇷 Turkey5.4%2.6%UK-Turkey FTA
🇧🇷 Brazil5.5%2.1%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India8.2%1.8%AI-ECTA

Import Documents for Germany (EU)

Typical documents required when importing HS 12.12 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

Related HS Codes in Germany (EU)

12.01Soya beans, whether or not broken1201.10Soya beans; seed, whether or not broken1201.90Soya beans; other than seed, whether or not broken12.02Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whet1202.30Ground-nuts; seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked1202.41Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or other

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c. into Germany (EU)

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 12.12 in Germany (EU)?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c. (HS 12.12) into Germany (EU) is 2.8%. Under the EU-UK TCA, a preferential rate of 1.1% may apply.
Does Germany (EU) have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 12.12?
Yes. Under the EU-UK TCA, the tariff may be reduced from 2.8% to 1.1%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 12.12?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.3% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 12.12 into Germany (EU)?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of Germany (EU) before making business decisions.